Remote Accounting Jobs in Massachusetts
6 active remote accounting and finance listings name Massachusetts right now. A listing names the state when its location is Massachusetts, its code MA or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
Massachusetts listings at a glance
Counted from the active listings each time this page loads.
Roles in these listings
- Bookkeeper 3
- Accountant 2
- Payroll 1
A title can count under more than one role.
Companies with more than one listing
None right now: no company has more than one listing naming Massachusetts.
6 different companies named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- Boston 3
- Cambridge 1
- Milford 1
- Worcester 1
The town given in listings that name only Massachusetts.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming Massachusetts (6)
Senior Revenue Accountant
Cost Accountant
Remote Bookkeeper I
HR & Payroll Administrator (remote)
Bilingual Bookkeeper Virtual Assistant
US-wide remote roles
These listings give the whole United States, or just "Remote", as their location instead of a state (168 right now). They are the same on every state page, so check each one for state restrictions before you apply. The newest 3:
Working remotely in accounting from Massachusetts
Boston is a global center for mutual funds and asset management, home to Fidelity and State Street, which makes fund accounting a deep local specialty. Cambridge and the surrounding biotech cluster add research credit and clinical stage company work.
Major hiring areas in the state include Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Springfield. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a Massachusetts resident can work for a company in any state, which is what makes the remote market worth watching.
State income tax if you work remotely from Massachusetts
Massachusetts taxes wage income at a single rate, with an additional surtax on income above a high threshold.
If you live in Massachusetts and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe Massachusetts income tax on those earnings, and your employer may need to register for withholding in the state. A tax professional can confirm how this applies to you.
CPA licensing in Massachusetts
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in Massachusetts are licensed through the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy. Many remote roles do not require a CPA at all, and some employers accept a license from any state, so check the listing before ruling yourself out. Our guide to accounting certifications covers which credentials actually move the needle for remote work.
New to remote work? Start with how to find remote accounting jobs, or check the salary guide to see what these roles pay.