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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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Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department. As a CTS Director, you will be responsible for:
- Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
- Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
- Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
- Perform tax research to resolve issues
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
- Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
- Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
- Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
- Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
- Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
- Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of managing multiple client engagements
- A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office
INTRODUCTION
Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department. As a CTS Director, you will be responsible for:
- Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
- Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
- Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
- Perform tax research to resolve issues
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
- Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
- Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
- Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
- Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
- Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
- Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of managing multiple client engagements
- A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office
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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.