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Tax Associate roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field. Large public accounting firms and multinational corporations file H-1B petitions regularly for this role. The annual H-1B cap opens each April, with the lottery registration window typically running in March.
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About KSDT
KSDT has long been recognized as one of Forbes Best Accounting and Tax Firms in America and one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Now, with our exciting new partnership with Ascend, we’re stepping into the next phase of growth and opportunity.
What hasn’t changed is our culture: the “secret sauce” that sets us apart. We foster a fun and creative environment, keep politics out, and make work-life balance a priority. We seek highly motivated individuals who want not only true career advancement, but also the chance to shape and grow alongside a firm that is scaling rapidly. Our partners and knowledgeable professionals remain accessible for hands-on learning, mentorship, and development.
In September 2025, KSDT made the strategic decision to join Ascend! With Ascend’s partnership and shared resources, KSDT is well positioned for strong innovation and growth in the years to come.
About Ascend
At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms - from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources.
Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential.
Locations: Miami, Florida OR Weston, Florida OR Boca Raton, Florida OR Remote OR Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Provide consulting services and make recommendations to clients on innovative business tax planning and compliance services in a timely and effective manner.
- Review tax returns from associates and interns and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
- Assist Manager in running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
- Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing, meeting deadlines and proactively sharing tax saving strategies.
- Work closely with Partners, Senior Managers, Managers and Staff on client management, professional development and business development activities.
- Resolve minor issues directly with the IRS and other tax authorities.
- Assist with resolving more complex issues with IRS and other tax authorities.
- Participate in client meetings. May lead client meetings with smaller clients.
- Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
- Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with a major in accounting.
- Master's in Taxation or LLM in Taxation a plus.
- Strong technical skills pertaining to tax preparation and review, tax compliance, agency correspondence and tax research.
- Experience in tax provisions a plus.
- Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
- Outstanding leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills fostering client and staff relationships.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to attract and develop profitable, sustainable client relationships.
Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Time Off
- FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistant Programs
- 401(k) Matching
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental Leave
- Modernized Incentives and Equity Participation
KSDT is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and workplace culture.
KSDT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and religious beliefs, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Tax Associate
About KSDT
KSDT has long been recognized as one of Forbes Best Accounting and Tax Firms in America and one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Now, with our exciting new partnership with Ascend, we’re stepping into the next phase of growth and opportunity.
What hasn’t changed is our culture: the “secret sauce” that sets us apart. We foster a fun and creative environment, keep politics out, and make work-life balance a priority. We seek highly motivated individuals who want not only true career advancement, but also the chance to shape and grow alongside a firm that is scaling rapidly. Our partners and knowledgeable professionals remain accessible for hands-on learning, mentorship, and development.
In September 2025, KSDT made the strategic decision to join Ascend! With Ascend’s partnership and shared resources, KSDT is well positioned for strong innovation and growth in the years to come.
About Ascend
At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms - from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources.
Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential.
Locations: Miami, Florida OR Weston, Florida OR Boca Raton, Florida OR Remote OR Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Provide consulting services and make recommendations to clients on innovative business tax planning and compliance services in a timely and effective manner.
- Review tax returns from associates and interns and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
- Assist Manager in running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
- Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing, meeting deadlines and proactively sharing tax saving strategies.
- Work closely with Partners, Senior Managers, Managers and Staff on client management, professional development and business development activities.
- Resolve minor issues directly with the IRS and other tax authorities.
- Assist with resolving more complex issues with IRS and other tax authorities.
- Participate in client meetings. May lead client meetings with smaller clients.
- Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
- Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with a major in accounting.
- Master's in Taxation or LLM in Taxation a plus.
- Strong technical skills pertaining to tax preparation and review, tax compliance, agency correspondence and tax research.
- Experience in tax provisions a plus.
- Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
- Outstanding leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills fostering client and staff relationships.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to attract and develop profitable, sustainable client relationships.
Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Time Off
- FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistant Programs
- 401(k) Matching
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental Leave
- Modernized Incentives and Equity Participation
KSDT is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and workplace culture.
KSDT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and religious beliefs, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Associate
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to tax work. An accounting, finance, or taxation degree clears this easily, but a general business degree can trigger an RFE. Pull your transcripts and confirm your major coursework aligns with the Tax Associate job description before applying.
Target firms with consistent H-1B filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who filed Labor Condition Applications for Tax Associate or Tax Staff roles. Firms that file LCAs annually are already set up to sponsor, which shortens your timeline from offer to petition significantly.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Tax Associate openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history, so you're not guessing which firms will sponsor. Use it to focus your applications on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to file petitions for this role.
Negotiate your offer around the H-1B filing deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive a Tax Associate offer in late February or March, confirm your employer can complete the LCA certification and prepare the I-129 petition before the USCIS filing window closes.
Clarify CPA licensure requirements before your petition
Some Tax Associate job descriptions list CPA licensure as a requirement. If you're not yet licensed, confirm with your employer that the role can be structured around your current credentials. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the job title, when assessing specialty occupation.
Check your OPT or STEM OPT end date against lottery timing
If you're on F-1 OPT when you apply for a Tax Associate role, your work authorization must remain valid through at least October 1. If your OPT expires before then, cap-gap rules can bridge the gap, but only if your employer files your H-1B petition before your EAD expires.
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Does a Tax Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Tax Associate positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a closely related field. Most Big Four and mid-size public accounting firms document this degree requirement explicitly in job postings, which supports the specialty occupation determination in the I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Associate positions?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, and large financial services companies sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Associate roles. You can identify consistent sponsors by reviewing Labor Condition Application filings through the OFLC Wage Search. Migrate Mate also surfaces Tax Associate openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition if I don't have a CPA license yet?
Yes, a CPA license is not required for H-1B approval for a Tax Associate role. USCIS evaluates whether the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, not whether you hold a professional license. The qualifying credential is your accounting or taxation degree. CPA licensure typically becomes relevant for senior or manager-level promotions, not entry-level Tax Associate petitions.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Tax Associate job offers?
The H-1B cap lottery runs each March, with a random selection determining who can file. If you're selected, your employer files your petition by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, your current work authorization, such as OPT or a prior H-1B, determines how long you can continue working while you wait for the next registration cycle.
What does my employer need to file before my H-1B petition is submitted?
Before filing the I-129 petition with USCIS, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL. The LCA certifies that your offered wages meet the prevailing wage for Tax Associate roles in your work location, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, so your employer should start early.
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