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Tax Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field. Large public accounting firms, multinational corporations, and financial services companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation.
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Get Access To All JobsCBIZ, 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- Acute detail and accuracy skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and pay close attention to detail on many, varied tasks
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY DUTIES
- Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed for accuracy and compliance
- Assist internal and external clients with requests and problems in a timely manner
- Manage email correspondence
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations to ensure compliance
- Prepare payroll tax payments for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly depositors
- File all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in accordance with agency specific requirements
- Enter and update account numbers, unemployment rates, and deposit frequencies in both the payroll and tax system
- Reconciling prior to service payroll tax data for new customer to ensure we’ve loaded history correctly
- Resolve payroll tax notices with federal, state, and local tax agencies
- Audit preparation (year-end)
- Examine payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions
- Identify, test, and support department efficiency-related processes and improvements
- Input data into software within required deadlines accurately
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ year experience in multi-state payroll/taxes
- Basic knowledge of payroll and accounting
- Ability to read and interpret complex federal, state, and local policies and other written documents as it pertains to tax compliance and filing matters.
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
- High School Diploma or GED
- Acute detail and accuracy skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and pay close attention to detail on many, varied tasks
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY DUTIES
- Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed for accuracy and compliance
- Assist internal and external clients with requests and problems in a timely manner
- Manage email correspondence
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations to ensure compliance
- Prepare payroll tax payments for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly depositors
- File all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in accordance with agency specific requirements
- Enter and update account numbers, unemployment rates, and deposit frequencies in both the payroll and tax system
- Reconciling prior to service payroll tax data for new customer to ensure we’ve loaded history correctly
- Resolve payroll tax notices with federal, state, and local tax agencies
- Audit preparation (year-end)
- Examine payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions
- Identify, test, and support department efficiency-related processes and improvements
- Input data into software within required deadlines accurately
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ year experience in multi-state payroll/taxes
- Basic knowledge of payroll and accounting
- Ability to read and interpret complex federal, state, and local policies and other written documents as it pertains to tax compliance and filing matters.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Specialist
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Tax Specialist roles map to SOC codes like 13-2082 (Tax Preparer) or 13-2011 (Accountant). Confirm your degree and job duties match the SOC code your employer uses on the LCA, mismatches trigger RFEs.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level tied to your experience, and underpayment is a common LCA denial trigger.
Target firms with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Tax roles at these institutions skip the lottery entirely, giving you a guaranteed path if your credentials fit the posting.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Tax Specialist postings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This eliminates companies that list sponsorship as optional but rarely follow through for tax roles specifically.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
USCIS processes premium processing I-129 petitions within 15 business days. Negotiate this into your offer before signing, since standard processing can run several months and delay your start date significantly.
Verify CPA licensure portability across states
If your H-1B is tied to a state-licensed tax role, confirm your CPA license transfers or is recognized in the work location state. Some employers file the LCA for one state but later reassign you, which requires a new LCA amendment.
H-1B Visa Tax Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Tax Specialist positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that your employer documents in the H-1B petition that the specific duties require that theoretical and practical knowledge. Roles with vague duty descriptions or where any business degree would qualify can attract RFEs.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas most often for Tax Specialists?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, financial services companies, and Big Four firms have strong H-1B filing histories for tax roles. You can find Tax Specialist postings filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application data rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Tax Specialist applicant?
If your employer is cap-subject, USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following October 1 start date. Not being selected means waiting a full year to re-register. Tax roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities are cap-exempt and bypass the lottery, allowing filing at any time with an employment start date as soon as USCIS approves the petition.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a different tax practice area or office location?
A move to a different office location or a material change in job duties requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and, in most cases, a new LCA covering the new work location's prevailing wage. Transfers within the same metropolitan statistical area using the original LCA may be permissible, but this determination depends on the specific worksite addresses and DOL guidance at the time.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Tax Specialist role?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. The transfer can be filed under portability rules, allowing you to begin working for the new employer once the petition is received by USCIS, before it's approved, as long as you've held valid H-1B status for at least 12 months.