Remote Accounting Jobs in District of Columbia
10 active remote accounting and finance listings name District of Columbia right now. A listing names the state when its location is District of Columbia, its code DC or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
District of Columbia listings at a glance
Counted from the active listings each time this page loads.
Roles in these listings
- Accountant 5
- Tax Accountant 3
- Bookkeeper 1
- CFO 1
- Controller 1
- Financial Analyst 1
A title can count under more than one role. 1 title matches none of our 8 roles.
Companies with more than one listing
7 different companies named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- Washington DC 5
The town given in listings that name only District of Columbia.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming District of Columbia (10)
Senior Tax Accountant
Controller
Senior Tax Accountant
Financial Analyst
Cost Accountant
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Senior Accountant - Corporate Tax - Remote
Remote Bookkeeper for US based Real Estate Team
Senior Accountant
CFO - Private Equity - Remote
US-wide remote roles
These listings give the whole United States, or just "Remote", as their location instead of a state (138 right now). They are the same on every state page, so check each one for state restrictions before you apply. The newest 3:
Sr Financial Analyst
Payroll & Billing Specialist
Bookkeeper (Remote)
Working remotely in accounting from District of Columbia
Federal agencies, government contractors, associations, and nonprofits dominate hiring. Expect demand for federal contract accounting under FAR and DCAA rules, grant accounting, and Uniform Guidance single audits rather than commercial product accounting.
Major hiring areas in the state include Washington. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
The District of Columbia taxes wage income on a graduated scale.
If you live in District of Columbia and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in District of Columbia are licensed through the District of Columbia 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.
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