Updated June 25, 2026 · Insurance + financial services + healthcare admin; high state + NYC tax.
Cushy WFH bookkeeping roles open to applicants based in New York.
Most cushy bookkeeping jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in New York qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list New York in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool. New York residents have access to roughly the same applicant pool as the rest of the US — the difference is in state labor laws (pay frequency, sick leave, classification rules) noted below.
New York's cushy WFH market is anchored by financial services and insurance — MetLife, AIG, Guardian Life, and New York Life all run substantial remote customer service, claims, and member-services operations. Healthcare admin hiring is strong through Northwell Health and Mount Sinai. New York has a high progressive state income tax (top rate 10.9%), and NYC residents pay an additional city income tax — worth factoring into take-home for cushy wage bands. Some employers restrict remote roles for NY residents over payroll-compliance costs, so confirm eligibility on each listing.
24 verified bookkeeping listings open to New York applicants
Raff Law, APC · Various
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Red Square Accounting & Tax, LLC · Various
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Do Good Multnomah · Various
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MIS Solutions · Various
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Trettmann Sportgeräte GmbH · Various
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Small Batch Standard · Various
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Corporate Green · Various
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Vito Courtney & Associates · Various
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Rio Izakaya · Various
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Weiss & Thompson · Various
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Tucker Accounting Services · Various
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CFO Dental Partners · Various
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Verified listings in this category pay a median of $26/hour, ranging from $20 to $42/hour. Most fully remote roles pay the same nationally regardless of where you live.
Most are open to anyone in the United States. We surface New York explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
No — most cushy WFH listings are open to all 50 states. Listings tagged "New York" usually mean the employer prefers New York residents (sometimes for tax/payroll reasons) but will still hire from neighboring states. Check each posting.
No — bookkeeping is distinct from accounting. Most listings require QuickBooks proficiency (Intuit ProAdvisor certification helps significantly) but no CPA license. A CPA is required for senior accounting, tax preparation, audit, and controller roles — those pay $40–$70/hr remote, but the entry path is bookkeeping first.
Cleanup specialists (entry-level): $20–$26/hour. Expert bookkeepers (1+ year with the program or external experience): $28–$34/hour. Seasonal tax-prep volunteers from October to April get bonus pay and access to advanced training. Intuit covers ProAdvisor certification and pays for state-licensing exams when applicable.