Remote Accounting Jobs in Illinois
26 active remote accounting and finance listings name Illinois right now. A listing names the state when its location is Illinois, its code IL or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
Illinois listings at a glance
Counted from the active listings each time this page loads.
Roles in these listings
- Accountant 10
- Tax Accountant 6
- Auditor 4
- Payroll 4
- Financial Analyst 3
- Controller 2
- Bookkeeper 1
A title can count under more than one role. 1 title matches none of our 8 roles.
Companies with more than one listing
20 different companies named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- Chicago 17
- Springfield 2
- East Chicago 1
- Itasca 1
- Mount Vernon 1
- Naperville 1
The town given in listings that name only Illinois.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming Illinois (26)
Senior Project Accountant | 2 days WFH
Chicago - Financial Analyst
Staff Accountant = 100% REMOTE - $70k-$75k
Senior Accountant (REMOTE) - $95K
Subledger ERP and Indirect Tax Systems Implementation Consultant
Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
Remote Payroll & Billing Specialist
Payroll & Billing Clerk (Remote)
Senior Data Analytics Internal Auditor
Remote Payroll & Billing Specialist
Cost Accountant
Tax Accountant
Staff IT Auditor
Payroll & Billing Clerk (Remote)
Remote Monthly Bookkeeper QuickBooks Desktop
Staff Accountant
Senior Tax Accountant
DRG Coding Auditor
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Seasonal Remote Experienced Tax Accountant / CPA / EA
U.S. Tax Accountant - Remote
Medical Auditor - Remote
Remote Tax Accountant
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 Illinois
Chicago is a global center for futures and derivatives trading, and it also carries deep commercial real estate, insurance, and manufacturing sectors. All of the largest accounting firms run major offices there, and downstate agriculture adds farm and cooperative accounting.
Major hiring areas in the state include Chicago, Naperville, Rockford, Peoria. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a Illinois 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 Illinois
Illinois levies a flat state income tax on wage income.
If you live in Illinois and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe Illinois 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 Illinois
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in Illinois are licensed through the Illinois Board of Examiners. 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.