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Staff Tax Accountant green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. CPA credentials, an advanced degree in accounting, and demonstrated tax specialization strengthen your sponsorship case and support faster PERM approval.
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Get Access To All JobsImproving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. We have a diverse market footprint within the US and across the globe. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Senior Tax Accountant can change yours.
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will oversee the collection of tax-related data and reporting to federal, state, county, and local tax authorities. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information, along with the ability to deliver highly accurate work within strict deadlines. This role supports the Indirect Tax team and are seeking individuals with this experience.
This position requires candidates to complete training at our Fond du Lac, WI office.
Why Michels?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
- You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
- You are organized and professional
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for all inquiries from divisional leads. Ensure compliance with department service levels as established. Resolve issues, if possible, and escalate issues to management when necessary
- Provide resources and information to meet divisional needs. Maintain open communication with divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of finance and accounting needs
- Research and review tax filings before submittal; identify and correct any errors or discrepancies. Assess invoices for taxation; provide approval for Tax Accountants I and II to make necessary corrections
- Prepare tax filings, assist in responding to tax notices and inquiries. Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner
- Perform transactional data entry into system applications with a high degree of accuracy. Record financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments
- Analyze department processes and make recommendations for improvements. If approved, develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation; assist with training on new processes/functionality
- Maintain adherence to internal controls, tax calendar, and policy and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 7+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
- Indirect Tax Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of sales/use/property tax (desired)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (desired)
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team (desired)
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. We have a diverse market footprint within the US and across the globe. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Senior Tax Accountant can change yours.
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will oversee the collection of tax-related data and reporting to federal, state, county, and local tax authorities. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information, along with the ability to deliver highly accurate work within strict deadlines. This role supports the Indirect Tax team and are seeking individuals with this experience.
This position requires candidates to complete training at our Fond du Lac, WI office.
Why Michels?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
- You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
- You are organized and professional
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for all inquiries from divisional leads. Ensure compliance with department service levels as established. Resolve issues, if possible, and escalate issues to management when necessary
- Provide resources and information to meet divisional needs. Maintain open communication with divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of finance and accounting needs
- Research and review tax filings before submittal; identify and correct any errors or discrepancies. Assess invoices for taxation; provide approval for Tax Accountants I and II to make necessary corrections
- Prepare tax filings, assist in responding to tax notices and inquiries. Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner
- Perform transactional data entry into system applications with a high degree of accuracy. Record financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments
- Analyze department processes and make recommendations for improvements. If approved, develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation; assist with training on new processes/functionality
- Maintain adherence to internal controls, tax calendar, and policy and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 7+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
- Indirect Tax Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of sales/use/property tax (desired)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (desired)
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team (desired)
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staff Tax Accountant
Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. If your accounting degree is a three-year credential, get a formal equivalency evaluation from a NACES-member service before your employer files PERM.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Target accounting firms and corporate tax departments with active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate lists employers who have previously sponsored Staff Tax Accountant roles, so you're applying where PERM filings are already part of the hiring process.
Verify your prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for Staff Tax Accountant roles in your specific metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your location's wage level before negotiating, so you know the floor PERM requires.
Prioritize employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Large public accounting firms and Fortune 500 tax departments have in-house immigration counsel and established PERM workflows. Ask during interviews whether the company has sponsored this role before and whether outside immigration counsel is already retained.
Track your priority date if you're from India or China
EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits. Nationals from high-demand countries can face significant backlogs before an immigrant visa becomes available. File your I-140 as early as possible to lock in your priority date even if adjustment of status is years away.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can change employers under AC21 if the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm the SOC code alignment with an immigration attorney before resigning, since USCIS reviews occupational similarity at adjudication.
Green Card Staff Tax Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for a Staff Tax Accountant?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in three-year increments, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. For Staff Tax Accountant roles, the green card path starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition and then adjustment of status or consular processing. PERM requires a formal prevailing wage determination and a documented recruitment test before filing, steps that have no equivalent in the H-1B process.
How do I find employers who sponsor Staff Tax Accountants for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify accounting firms and corporate tax departments with a history of sponsoring Staff Tax Accountant roles through PERM. Focus on mid-to-large public accounting firms and companies with dedicated tax functions, since they're most likely to have established immigration support and the budget to cover PERM attorney fees and filing costs.
Does a CPA license improve my chances of green card sponsorship as a Staff Tax Accountant?
CPA licensure strengthens your sponsorship case in two ways. First, it supports EB-2 eligibility by demonstrating specialized professional credentials beyond a bachelor's degree. Second, it makes the PERM recruitment test easier for your employer to pass, since the job description can legitimately require CPA licensure, narrowing the domestic applicant pool to candidates who meet that specific standard.
Which green card category applies to Staff Tax Accountants, EB-2 or EB-3?
Staff Tax Accountant roles typically qualify under EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field, or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive tax experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in an accounting-related discipline. Your employer works with immigration counsel to determine which category the specific job description supports before filing PERM.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is in progress?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition. Confirm occupational code alignment with an immigration attorney before making any move.