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Tax Senior Associate roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Firms in public accounting, corporate tax, and financial services regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role for permanent residency.
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CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field
- CPA candidates preferred
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY DUTIES
- Contains advanced technical knowledge of accounting standards and reporting standards in researching, completing and reviewing technical areas.
- Addresses questions on technical accounting matters from team members and upper level client management
- Has intermediate to advanced level tax preparation skills
- Performs a detailed review of team’s workflow and monitors tasks to ensure they are assigned and completed on a timely basis
- Manages multiple assignments inside an engagement
- Communicates with Partner, Manager and/or Supervising Senior on work status and client issues that arise
- Has advanced knowledge of applicable accounting software (e.g. Axcess Tax, Engagement, SurePrep, etc.)
- Participates in planning and execution of client engagement in collaboration with the Manager and/or Partner on the job
- Identifies opportunities to leverage staff including designing staffing structure of engagement
- Leads small to medium sized assignments with finalized document and report requiring minimal change upon review
- Trains, supervises and mentors lower level staff
- Takes a lead role in client and team meetings and contributes new ideas and strategic initiatives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
- Bachelor's degree with a preferred field of study in Accounting
- CPA eligible
- 3+ years' or relevant work and industry experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, but also work well with others
- CPA license or on track to obtain
- Software Experience - CCH Axcess Tax, Microsoft Office 365
INTRODUCTION
CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field
- CPA candidates preferred
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY DUTIES
- Contains advanced technical knowledge of accounting standards and reporting standards in researching, completing and reviewing technical areas.
- Addresses questions on technical accounting matters from team members and upper level client management
- Has intermediate to advanced level tax preparation skills
- Performs a detailed review of team’s workflow and monitors tasks to ensure they are assigned and completed on a timely basis
- Manages multiple assignments inside an engagement
- Communicates with Partner, Manager and/or Supervising Senior on work status and client issues that arise
- Has advanced knowledge of applicable accounting software (e.g. Axcess Tax, Engagement, SurePrep, etc.)
- Participates in planning and execution of client engagement in collaboration with the Manager and/or Partner on the job
- Identifies opportunities to leverage staff including designing staffing structure of engagement
- Leads small to medium sized assignments with finalized document and report requiring minimal change upon review
- Trains, supervises and mentors lower level staff
- Takes a lead role in client and team meetings and contributes new ideas and strategic initiatives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
- Bachelor's degree with a preferred field of study in Accounting
- CPA eligible
- 3+ years' or relevant work and industry experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, but also work well with others
- CPA license or on track to obtain
- Software Experience - CCH Axcess Tax, Microsoft Office 365
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Tax Senior Associate
Translate your credentials for PERM reviewers
Foreign accounting degrees get scrutinized during PERM. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's in accounting, taxation, or a related field before any employer files.
Identify firms with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications under the tax analyst or accountant SOC codes. Firms with consistent PERM activity for tax roles are structurally prepared to sponsor you, not just willing in principle.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to find Tax Senior Associate roles at employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting firms that have sponsored tax professionals before rather than those merely open to the idea.
Negotiate the offer to include PERM commitments
Get the sponsorship timeline, who bears filing costs, and EB-2 versus EB-3 classification in writing before you sign. DOL requires employers to pay PERM-related attorney fees, but confusion about these terms derails many offers after acceptance.
Understand how CPA licensure affects your EB-2 case
USCIS evaluates whether a Tax Senior Associate role genuinely requires an advanced degree. If your employer is filing EB-2, holding or being eligible for CPA licensure strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Green Card Tax Senior Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Senior Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are viable depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the employer can document that the role requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. Many large accounting firms file EB-2 for senior tax staff, but EB-3 is more common at mid-size employers where the degree requirement is a four-year bachelor's.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and requires lottery selection for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and is employer-driven from the start. The tradeoff is time: PERM alone takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, making early employer commitment essential for tax professionals on expiring work authorization.
What does the PERM process look like for a tax professional?
Your employer conducts a supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, then files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For tax roles, the job duties and minimum requirements listed on the PERM application must match what you actually do. Audits are common if the employer has filed multiple PERM applications, so accurate job descriptions matter more than they might seem at the offer stage.
How do I find Tax Senior Associate jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Tax Senior Associate roles at employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can focus your applications on firms that have completed the sponsorship process before rather than those listing it as a vague possibility. This is faster than filtering general job boards where sponsorship availability is inconsistently disclosed.
Can my employer file for green card sponsorship while I'm on H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap once an I-140 is approved or a PERM application has been pending for 365 days. For tax professionals with Indian or Chinese nationality facing long priority date backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3, getting PERM filed as early as possible in your H-1B period directly determines how long you can stay and work legally while waiting.