Remote Accounting Jobs in Alaska
No active remote listing names Alaska right now. The US-wide roles below give the whole country as their location, and the notes further down cover state income tax and CPA licensing for remote work from Alaska.
US-wide remote roles
These listings give the whole United States, or just "Remote", as their location instead of a state (201 right now). They are the same on every state page, so check each one for state restrictions before you apply. The newest 6:
Manager, SEC Reporting
Strategic Finance Manager, Platform
Finance & Strategy Analyst, Product
Working remotely in accounting from Alaska
Oil and gas, commercial fishing, and state, borough, and tribal entities drive most of the accounting work. The in-state market is small and concentrated in Anchorage, so remote roles here usually mean serving employers in the Lower 48.
Major hiring areas in the state include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a Alaska 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 Alaska
Alaska has no state income tax on wages.
Because Alaska does not tax wage income, take home pay on the same salary is higher than in most states. Note that you can still owe tax to another state in limited cases, so confirm your situation with a tax professional.
CPA licensing in Alaska
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in Alaska are licensed through the Alaska Board of Public 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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New to remote work? Start with how to find remote accounting jobs, or check the salary guide to see what these roles pay.