Remote Accounting Jobs in California
47 active remote accounting and finance listings name California right now. A listing names the state when its location is California, its code CA or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
California listings at a glance
Counted from the active listings each time this page loads.
Roles in these listings
- Bookkeeper 9
- Payroll 4
- Auditor 3
- Tax Accountant 3
- Accountant 2
- Financial Analyst 2
- CFO 1
- Controller 1
A title can count under more than one role. 24 titles match none of our 8 roles.
Companies with more than one listing
- Brex 13
- Mercury 10
- Carey Services 3
- GrabJobs 3
- CEDARS-SINAI 2
19 different companies named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- San Francisco 14
- El Monte 2
- Pico Heights 2
- San Diego Country Estates 2
- Burbank 1
- Elk Grove 1
The town given in listings that name only California.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming California (47)
Accounting Clerk
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Senior IT Auditor Remote Banking & IT Controls
Remote Bookkeeper I
Remote Bookkeeper, Carey & Co
Bookkeeper -Remote
Financial Analyst
Senior IT Auditor Remote Banking & IT Controls
Remote Bookkeeper I
Remote Bookkeeper I
Remote Bookkeeper, Carey & Co
Remote Bookkeeper, Carey & Co
Remote Bookkeeper, Carey & Co
Data Center Financial Analyst II (Remote)
Controller
Payroll Operations Specialist
Senior Product Manager - Users
Treasury Operations Analyst
Head of Market & Liquidity Risk
ERM Compliance Lead
Finance Associate
Payroll Analyst, Remote
Accounting / Bookkeeper — Remote
Physician Coding Compliance Auditor (Remote)
U.S. Tax Accountant - Remote
US-wide remote roles
These listings give the whole United States, or just "Remote", as their location instead of a state (355 right now). They are the same on every state page, so check each one for state restrictions before you apply. The newest 3:
Bookkeeper (Fully Remote)
Payroll & Billing Clerk (Remote)
Working remotely in accounting from California
The largest accounting labor market in the United States. Bay Area technology and venture backed companies drive revenue recognition and stock compensation work, Los Angeles adds entertainment, media, and royalty accounting, and the state has the highest concentration of licensed CPAs.
Major hiring areas in the state include Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a California 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 California
California taxes wage income on a graduated scale, with the highest top rate in the country.
If you live in California and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe California 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 California
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in California are licensed through the California 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.