Remote Tax Administrator Jobs
Remote tax administrator jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed accounting teams, and national organizations that manage payroll, compliance, and reporting without a central office. Employers hiring remotely right now include NTT DATA, BAE Systems USA, and Michigan State University. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Preference: Hybrid
Interview Process: Video or in person
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing, and securing enterprise database systems across production, development, and test environments. The ideal candidate will ensure database availability, performance, integrity, and security while supporting database modernization, migration, backup, and disaster recovery initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms and related tools.
Monitor database performance and perform SQL query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
Manage database security, user access, permissions, authentication, and auditing.
Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Support database design, schema development, stored procedures, triggers, and testing.
Perform database migrations, modernization, capacity planning, and maintenance activities.
Identify and resolve database performance issues, bottlenecks, and operational challenges.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational security and governance standards.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to support application and business requirements.
Work within Agile/Scrum environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of hands-on experience with database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
7+ years of experience in SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and database security.
7+ years of experience in database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
7+ years of experience with database migration and modernization strategies.
5+ years of experience with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
3+ years of experience with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
7+ years of experience collaborating with developers, business analysts, and technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have
2+ years of experience working with State Government environments.
Experience working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government.
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Preference: Hybrid
Interview Process: Video or in person
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing, and securing enterprise database systems across production, development, and test environments. The ideal candidate will ensure database availability, performance, integrity, and security while supporting database modernization, migration, backup, and disaster recovery initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms and related tools.
Monitor database performance and perform SQL query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
Manage database security, user access, permissions, authentication, and auditing.
Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Support database design, schema development, stored procedures, triggers, and testing.
Perform database migrations, modernization, capacity planning, and maintenance activities.
Identify and resolve database performance issues, bottlenecks, and operational challenges.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational security and governance standards.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to support application and business requirements.
Work within Agile/Scrum environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of hands-on experience with database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
7+ years of experience in SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and database security.
7+ years of experience in database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
7+ years of experience with database migration and modernization strategies.
5+ years of experience with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
3+ years of experience with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
7+ years of experience collaborating with developers, business analysts, and technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have
2+ years of experience working with State Government environments.
Experience working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Energy
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote tax administrator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Experience with federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting
- Proficiency in tax software platforms such as OneSource or Vertex
- Familiarity with general ledger systems and ERP platforms
- CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred for senior roles
- Strong knowledge of sales and use tax or payroll tax regulations
Tips for Your Remote Tax Administrator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote tax administrator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings mixed in.
Show your remote tax software fluency
Name the specific platforms you've used, such as Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, Drake, Avalara, or Vertex. Remote employers move faster on candidates who don't need onboarding on the tools their distributed team already runs on.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote tax teams rely on written handoffs and documented workflows. Use your cover letter and email correspondence to show clear, concise writing. A disorganized application message is a red flag for a fully remote team.
Highlight multi-state or multi-entity tax experience
Remote employers often hire to cover filings across several states or legal entities at once. Any exposure to multi-state compliance, nexus analysis, or consolidated returns makes you a stronger fit for a distributed tax function.
Remote Tax Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote tax administrator job?
Target companies that already operate distributed finance teams, such as remote-first software firms, national insurance carriers, and multi-state professional services firms. Remote employers screen for self-direction, precise written communication, and familiarity with cloud-based tax software like Thomson Reuters or Drake. Candidates who can demonstrate async problem-solving and minimal supervision in past roles consistently get a stronger look.
Which companies hire remote tax administrators?
Remote tax administrator roles are posted by NTT DATA, BAE Systems USA, and Michigan State University and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers hiring most consistently include remote-first accounting firms, distributed fintech companies, and large multi-state corporations that manage tax functions across a centralized virtual team.
Can you get a remote tax administrator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with less hands-on oversight. Your best opening is through remote-friendly tax preparation firms or virtual bookkeeping companies that hire seasonally. Showing completed tax coursework, an IRS PTIN, or a volunteer tax assistance record gives you something concrete to point to in place of paid experience.
Do you need a degree for remote tax administrator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated skills over a formal degree, particularly when a candidate holds a recognized credential such as an Enrolled Agent designation or a tax preparer certification. Proficiency with multi-state compliance rules, cloud-based tax platforms, and accurate data entry often carries more weight remotely than the credential on your diploma.
Which industries hire the most remote tax administrators?
The sectors hiring the most remote tax administrators are Technology & Software, Education, and Energy, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed finance teams that handle multi-state filings, compliance reporting, and payroll tax functions without requiring staff to be in a central office.
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