Remote Accounting Jobs in New Jersey
4 active remote accounting and finance listings name New Jersey right now. A listing names the state when its location is New Jersey, its code NJ or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
New Jersey listings at a glance
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Roles in these listings
A title can count under more than one role.
Companies with more than one listing
2 different companies named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- Basking Ridge 2
- Marlboro 2
The town given in listings that name only New Jersey.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming New Jersey (4)
Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
Tax Accountant
Tax Accountant (Marlboro)
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 New Jersey
Pharmaceutical and life sciences headquarters are concentrated here, and financial services operations spill across the Hudson from New York. The Port of New York and New Jersey makes logistics and customs related accounting common.
Major hiring areas in the state include Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, Edison. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a New Jersey 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 New Jersey
New Jersey taxes wage income on a graduated scale.
If you live in New Jersey and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe New Jersey 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 New Jersey
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in New Jersey are licensed through the New Jersey State Board of 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.