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Tax Accountant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Large public accounting firms, multinational corporations, and financial services companies are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of accounting and advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Accounting Specialist! This candidate will be a part of the tax practice by providing bookkeeping services to our small and mid-size business clients with the focus on supporting tax clients.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing tax practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
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Work closely with multiple small and mid-sized business clients with a variety of bookkeeping services, including but not limited to:
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Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts
- Enter adjusting journal entries
- Clean-up of client accounts for preparation of the tax return
- Provide reports to the client and the tax preparation team
- Collaborate with clients and respond to client requests and inquiries
- Onboarding and setting up bookkeeping accounts in QuickBooks Online
- Assisting the tax team with year-end reporting of 1099s
- Handling special projects as needed
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Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development
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Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Successful candidates will have:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- An understanding of professional services and client service.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable and professional demeanor
- High attention to detail, problem solver & intellectually curious.
- Adhere to the highest level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Enjoys interacting with clients and providing exceptional service.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Atlanta, GA: the pay range is $22.50 to $33.00
In Tampa, FL: the pay range is $20.44 to $30.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Accountant
Verify your CPA credentials transfer correctly
If you passed the CPA exam outside the U.S., confirm your credential evaluation meets state board requirements. Many H-1B petitions for tax roles face RFEs when the degree equivalency isn't documented through a NACES-approved evaluator upfront.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Public accounting firms and Fortune 500 tax departments regularly sponsor H-1B holders and file PERM for green card transitions. Prioritize companies with a demonstrated pattern of sponsoring accounting roles, not just tech-adjacent hiring.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary at or above the prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for Tax Accountant roles in your metro area before negotiating.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Tax Accountant openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This lets you skip companies that list "visa sponsorship available" but have never filed for an accounting role.
Understand the specialty occupation standard for your role
USCIS scrutinizes Tax Accountant petitions where the job description includes bookkeeping or generalist tasks. Make sure your offer letter specifies advanced tax analysis, compliance, or advisory work requiring a degree in a directly related field.
Plan your filing window around the October 1 start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions can be filed as early as April 1 for an October 1 start. If you're finishing OPT, confirm your employer can meet that timeline so there's no gap between your work authorization ending and H-1B status beginning.
H-1B Visa Tax Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Tax Accountant qualifies as a specialty occupation because USCIS recognizes it as a role that theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a directly related field. The key is that your offer letter and job duties must reflect that complexity. Generalist bookkeeping duties in the same role can weaken the petition.
Which types of employers most consistently sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Accountants?
The most consistent sponsors are the Big Four and large regional public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, and financial services companies managing cross-border tax compliance. These employers file LCAs regularly for tax-specific SOC codes and tend to have established immigration support processes. You can filter for them on Migrate Mate by verified H-1B filing history.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Tax Accountant H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific job title, SOC code, and work location as certified in the LCA filed with DOL. Tax Accountant wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level, spanning four wage levels. Use OFLC Wage Search to see what Level applies to your role before your offer is finalized.
Can a foreign-trained accountant qualify for H-1B sponsorship without a U.S. CPA license?
Yes. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires a degree in a related field, not a U.S. CPA license. Many employers sponsor H-1B holders who are actively pursuing CPA licensure. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization confirming your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in accounting strengthens the petition considerably.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring employer does a layoff or I want to change firms?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, transfer your H-1B, or change to another status. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as the petition is non-frivolous and you've been in valid H-1B status.