Remote Accounting Jobs in Mississippi
1 active remote accounting and finance listing names Mississippi right now. A listing names the state when its location is Mississippi, its code MS or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
Mississippi listings at a glance
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Roles in these listings
Companies with more than one listing
None right now: no company has more than one listing naming Mississippi.
1 company named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- Jackson 1
The town given in listings that name only Mississippi.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming Mississippi (1)
Remote Bookkeeper I
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 6:
Bookkeeper (Remote)
Internal Auditor
QHSE Lead Auditor
Senior Financial Analyst, Enterprise
Working remotely in accounting from Mississippi
Manufacturing, Gulf Coast shipbuilding, healthcare, and agriculture carry the market. Corporate finance departments are relatively few, so many accountants work at regional firms or serve clients in other states remotely.
Major hiring areas in the state include Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a Mississippi 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 Mississippi
Mississippi levies a flat state income tax on wage income, and the state has been phasing that rate down.
If you live in Mississippi and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe Mississippi 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 Mississippi
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in Mississippi are licensed through the Mississippi State 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.