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Tax Senior roles in the U.S. require a specialty occupation degree match that the H-1B1 Singapore visa is built for. Singaporean CPAs and tax professionals can secure sponsorship without entering a lottery, with the 5,400-visa annual cap historically undersubscribed and consulate processing averaging a few weeks.
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Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in managing the complexities associated with all aspects of their workforce. As a Business Process Solutions Payroll Analyst, you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Payroll offering.
Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027
Work you will do
As a Senior Payroll Analyst you will be responsible for processing payrolls for our clients and be expected to deliver the highest standards of client service with impeccable levels of accuracy.
- Process bi-weekly, monthly, or semi-monthly payrolls for US-based employees, including salary, bonuses, and other compensation adjustments for small to large client size across varying industries
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Be responsible for the accuracy of payroll data entry, validation, and reconciliations, working with data uploads, APIs and manual data entry.
- Handle payroll-related deductions, including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments.
- Perform complex calculations both within and outside the payroll system including gross ups
- Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports for management, auditing, and compliance purposes.
- Be proficient in the use of our payroll software to update and maintain employee data, including new hires, terminations, and pay rate, including the setup of clients on the technology and configuration and testing of system changes.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, and deductions within agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA) response times
- Support year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation and distribution.
- Stay current with changes in payroll regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Generate required payroll reports
- Develop and maintain client relationships utilizing strong verbal and written communication skills
- Absorb, interpret, and explain several types of information/data with an analytical and quantitative mindset
- Strict adherence to checklists and procedure guides/workflows, ensuring they are kept up-to-date
- Design operational solutions to continually improve internal processes and the client experience
- Timely escalate issues to Senior Analyst/Manager where appropriate
- Transform prior processes to bridge process gaps, align with changing business requirements and utilize efficiencies available through automation
The Team
The Deloitte Business Process Solutions (BPS) Tax team delivers comprehensive payroll tax administration and compliance services for clients, leveraging deep technical expertise, advanced technology, and a collaborative service approach. Our team serves organizations of all sizes, across diverse industries, providing end-to-end support - from tax registrations and wage code configuration to reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement. We solve critical challenges in compliance, data accuracy, and efficiency by combining best practices, automation, and experienced insight. BPS is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and scalable solutions while anticipating regulatory changes and client needs.
Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
- Bachelor's degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or other relevant discipline
- 3+ years of experience processing end-to-end U.S. payroll for small to large employee populations, including regular and off-cycle payrolls, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, gross-ups, reconciliations, and year-end activities such as W-2 support
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance requirements, including federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour considerations, payroll recordkeeping, and audit-ready documentation practices.
- Experience using payroll systems and related technology to manage employee data, client setup, data uploads, APIs, configuration testing, reporting, and issue resolution, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and client-facing communication abilities.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
- If not CPA eligible:
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- Enrolled Agent
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Preferred
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work and manage multiple assignments in a team environment
- Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with an aptitude for working as part of a global team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail, self-starter and deadline oriented
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $64,725 to $132,250.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Singapore's accountancy qualifications must map clearly to a U.S. bachelor's-level degree in accounting or taxation. Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Tax Examiner or Accountant to see the exact degree fields USCIS treats as qualifying for a Tax Senior role.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B1 Singapore Labor Condition Application filings for tax and accounting roles, so you're applying to companies that already understand the filing mechanics rather than educating them from scratch.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
H-1B1 visa sponsorship requires E-Verify participation. Confirm enrollment during offer negotiation, not after signing, because an unenrolled employer must register with E-Verify before DOL can certify the LCA, which adds weeks to your start timeline.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary negotiation
The LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run OFLC Wage Search for Tax Examiners in your target metro before negotiations so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Prepare a CPA license equivalency memo for the consular interview
U.S. consular officers may ask how Singapore's ISCA designation compares to a U.S. CPA. A one-page credential equivalency memo from your employer's tax practice leader prevents delays from officers unfamiliar with Singapore's professional licensing structure.
Request employer-paid premium-equivalent consulate scheduling
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa is processed at the consulate with no premium processing option. Negotiate early scheduling support from your employer, including assistance booking the U.S. Embassy Singapore appointment promptly after LCA certification, to minimize time between offer and start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Senior role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes. Tax Senior positions routinely qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a directly related field, and employers can demonstrate this through the job's technical complexity. The employer confirms the specialty occupation requirement when filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL, and the consular officer evaluates it at interview.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for Tax Senior roles?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a 5,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through USCIS, a lottery with roughly 25% selection odds, and multi-month adjudication. For Singaporean nationals, H-1B1 is faster and more predictable, though it doesn't carry dual intent, so long-term green card planning requires separate structuring.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas for Tax Senior roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search for employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history in accounting and tax occupations, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process. This cuts the time spent convincing unfamiliar employers to take on a visa they've never filed.
What documents should I prepare before a Tax Senior H-1B1 consular interview?
Bring your certified LCA, a detailed offer letter confirming specialty occupation duties, degree transcripts, professional credential certificates including any ISCA or CPA documentation, and a credential equivalency memo if your Singapore qualifications don't map directly to a U.S. accounting degree. Consular officers evaluate degree-to-role fit directly, so the paper trail matters.
Can I switch employers after starting a Tax Senior role on an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you must obtain a new H-1B1 visa stamp at the consulate before starting work, since H-1B1 doesn't allow the portability provisions available under H-1B. Plan a buffer period between roles to avoid an unauthorized gap in status.