Remote Accounting Jobs in Ohio
12 active remote accounting and finance listings name Ohio right now. A listing names the state when its location is Ohio, its code OH or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
Ohio 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
8 different companies named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- Cleveland 2
- Fairfield 2
- Cincinnati 1
- Columbus 1
- Montgomery 1
The town given in listings that name only Ohio.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming Ohio (12)
Regional Controller (REMOTE) - $150K plus bonus
WFH Invoice / Payroll Clerk
Cost Accountant
Regional Controller (REMOTE) - $150K plus bonus
Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant Remote
Junior Staff Accountant
Cost 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 Ohio
Three separate metros each carry their own corporate base: Columbus with insurance and retail headquarters, Cleveland with healthcare systems and manufacturing, and Cincinnati with consumer goods including Procter and Gamble. Ohio municipal income tax filing is a local specialty in itself.
Major hiring areas in the state include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a Ohio 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 Ohio
Ohio taxes wage income at a single statewide rate as of 2026, and many municipalities levy their own local income tax.
If you live in Ohio and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe Ohio 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 Ohio
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in Ohio are licensed through the Accountancy Board of Ohio. 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.