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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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Are you a strategic and creative Unclaimed Property Tax professional who enjoys working on complex state unclaimed property tax issues? Are you ready to make a greater impact on organizations by combining tax consulting solutions and innovative technologies that align the tax function with business objectives? If so, join our team!
Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.
Work you'll do
As an Unclaimed Property Tax Senior in the Indirect Tax group you will be a valuable member on tax engagements and provide state tax consulting and compliance services to a diverse client base in various industry sectors. You will continue to grow your technical knowledge in state taxation by working on large, complex tax projects, have access to exceptional training and resources, and continue to develop your supervisory and leadership skills.
Responsibilities will include:
- Whether a client needs to complement an in-house unclaimed property team or outsource all their unclaimed property responsibilities, apply the appropriate level of services for each of our clients.
- Gaining knowledge of an assessment, audit, or voluntary disclosure agreement process.
- Developing client, legal counsel, and state representative written communications and facilitating verbal discussions.
- Tracking client requests and submissions and assisting with record review (i.e. tax documents, accounting records, policies, and procedures, etc.)
- Performing data analysis to identify potential unclaimed property risks.
- Developing and presenting the client with strategies to mitigate potential unclaimed property exposure.
- Aiding in drafting final deliverables and reports for client and state submission.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
The Team
Deloitte's Indirect Tax group is one of largest practices in the United States with more than 1,000 professionals nationwide. Our Unclaimed Property Tax professionals include former state tax auditors and administrators, industry personnel, tax practitioners, accounting specialists, and technology personnel with numerous years of multistate tax experience. Collectively, our team has significant experience with the requirements and nuances of jurisdictions in all 50 states. Our specific services include state income and franchise tax, indirect tax, unclaimed property, business restructuring, credits and incentives, sales and use tax outsourcing, excise tax, property tax, state strategic tax review, and state tax controversy.
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 accounting, finance, or related field
- 3+ years' experience in state and local tax; 1+ years with Unclaimed Property tax
- Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- 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 exam
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed attorney
- Enrolled Agent
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Preferred
- Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD and/or LLM
- Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience
- Supervisory experience
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 $74,925 to $153,000.
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.