Remote Accounting Jobs in Kentucky
4 active remote accounting and finance listings name Kentucky right now. A listing names the state when its location is Kentucky, its code KY or one of its main cities, which is usually where the employer is based or where candidates must live. Every role is fully remote.
Kentucky listings at a glance
Counted from the active listings each time this page loads.
Roles in these listings
- Controller 2
- Accountant 1
- Auditor 1
- Tax Accountant 1
A title can count under more than one role.
Companies with more than one listing
3 different companies named in total, by the name on the listing (sometimes a staffing agency).
Places named
- Louisville 3
- Fort Wright 1
The town given in listings that name only Kentucky.
How roles and pay are counted, and the same data for the whole market
Remote accounting jobs naming Kentucky (4)
Remote Coding Auditor Physician Services & Training
Regional Controller (Remote)
Tax Senior Accountant
Regional Controller (Remote)
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 Kentucky
Louisville hosts the UPS Worldport air hub and a large healthcare sector including Humana. Bourbon production and automotive assembly plants add inventory, excise, and manufacturing cost work that is specific to the state.
Major hiring areas in the state include Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Covington. Because these roles are remote, you are not limited to employers headquartered nearby: a Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Kentucky levies a flat state income tax on wage income, plus local occupational taxes in many cities and counties.
If you live in Kentucky and work for an employer based elsewhere, you generally owe Kentucky 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 Kentucky
CPA licenses are issued by state, not federally. Candidates in Kentucky are licensed through the Kentucky 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.