J-1 Visa Tax Consultant Jobs
Tax Consultant roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and your host employer provides the training environment. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a structured training plan aligned with your tax and accounting background.
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There’s a universe of opportunity at Amazon.
At Amazon, your career doesn’t follow a straight line. It accelerates, twists, and challenges you in ways you never expected. From the moment you join, you’re part of something big: building products or services that reach millions and shaping how people live, work, and connect every day. This is where your ideas turn into real impact. You’ll work with world class tools, global platforms, and systems built to operate at an extraordinary scale. You’ll move fast, experiment and launch solutions that matter. With endless opportunities to explore across teams and roles, you’ll learn quickly, apply what you know and discover skills you didn’t know existed. This is an environment designed for builders who want to see the impact of their work in the world. Ready to start your adventure?
What’s in it for you?
With teams across the Amazon universe, you don’t have to choose one path too early. You’ll take ownership, build new skills, and shape a career that evolves as you do.
Tax Leadership Development Program (TLDP): TLDP is a key pipeline program designed to set graduate-degreed hires on the path to Tax leadership. TLDP is a three-year leadership development program that consists of working on a variety of projects in different Tax service areas with the goal that at the completion of the program you will understand deeply how Tax functions across all areas of a multi-national corporation. Areas of development include:
- Handling and supporting a wide variety of tax compliance processes, including direct and indirect tax in the U.S. and outside of the U.S.
- Researching tax rules and writing tax technical documents
- Gathering requirements and collaborating on design and process improvements
- Assisting with tax due diligence on corporate restructures and M&A deals
- Learning to prepare tax account reconciliations
- Liaising with cross-functional teams and business partners to obtain information or provide information
- Assisting with developing and evaluating planning opportunities
- Organizing information for visibility across the entire Tax Organization
- Creating and developing complex models
In addition, you will obtain exposure to functional job training, mentorship/career guidance, and a network of peers. This breadth of exposure provides program participants an opportunity to gain an understanding of key roles within Amazon's Tax organization and build skills to help them become effective leaders capable of leading large, complex organizations.
Full-time roles are available at our Arlington, VA headquarters. Relocation assistance provided, if eligible.
To learn more about Amazon Tax, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/teams/finance-tax. To learn more about Amazon, visit www.amazon.com/about.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Membership or anticipated membership in a U.S. state bar or CPA.
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a JD and LL.M in Taxation OR Taxation Master's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field, or experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
- Knowledge of general AI tools.
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects.
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 64,200.00 - 112,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
There’s a universe of opportunity at Amazon.
At Amazon, your career doesn’t follow a straight line. It accelerates, twists, and challenges you in ways you never expected. From the moment you join, you’re part of something big: building products or services that reach millions and shaping how people live, work, and connect every day. This is where your ideas turn into real impact. You’ll work with world class tools, global platforms, and systems built to operate at an extraordinary scale. You’ll move fast, experiment and launch solutions that matter. With endless opportunities to explore across teams and roles, you’ll learn quickly, apply what you know and discover skills you didn’t know existed. This is an environment designed for builders who want to see the impact of their work in the world. Ready to start your adventure?
What’s in it for you?
With teams across the Amazon universe, you don’t have to choose one path too early. You’ll take ownership, build new skills, and shape a career that evolves as you do.
Tax Leadership Development Program (TLDP): TLDP is a key pipeline program designed to set graduate-degreed hires on the path to Tax leadership. TLDP is a three-year leadership development program that consists of working on a variety of projects in different Tax service areas with the goal that at the completion of the program you will understand deeply how Tax functions across all areas of a multi-national corporation. Areas of development include:
- Handling and supporting a wide variety of tax compliance processes, including direct and indirect tax in the U.S. and outside of the U.S.
- Researching tax rules and writing tax technical documents
- Gathering requirements and collaborating on design and process improvements
- Assisting with tax due diligence on corporate restructures and M&A deals
- Learning to prepare tax account reconciliations
- Liaising with cross-functional teams and business partners to obtain information or provide information
- Assisting with developing and evaluating planning opportunities
- Organizing information for visibility across the entire Tax Organization
- Creating and developing complex models
In addition, you will obtain exposure to functional job training, mentorship/career guidance, and a network of peers. This breadth of exposure provides program participants an opportunity to gain an understanding of key roles within Amazon's Tax organization and build skills to help them become effective leaders capable of leading large, complex organizations.
Full-time roles are available at our Arlington, VA headquarters. Relocation assistance provided, if eligible.
To learn more about Amazon Tax, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/teams/finance-tax. To learn more about Amazon, visit www.amazon.com/about.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Membership or anticipated membership in a U.S. state bar or CPA.
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a JD and LL.M in Taxation OR Taxation Master's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field, or experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
- Knowledge of general AI tools.
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects.
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 64,200.00 - 112,300.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Consultant
Document your accounting credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and a detailed work history that maps directly to U.S. tax functions. Designated sponsors assess whether your background justifies a structured training plan, so vague credentials slow approval.
Target host employers who file LCAs regularly
Accounting firms and corporate tax departments that already file Labor Condition Applications with DOL are familiar with exchange visitor compliance. That familiarity shortens the time between offer and DS-2019 issuance.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned tax roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting exchange visitors in finance and accounting functions. Filtering by sponsorship history removes roles where you'd need to educate the employer from scratch.
Build a training plan around specific tax competencies
Your J-1 training plan must specify rotations, learning objectives, and supervision. For tax consulting, that means naming the tax code areas covered, the software you'll use, and the client work types included.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country has a skills shortage in tax and accounting, the two-year home residency requirement may apply. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Align your visa category to your career stage at offer time
The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program. The Trainee category applies if you graduated within the past 12 months or have at least one year of professional tax experience. Applying under the wrong category causes delays.
Tax Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Tax Consultant role?
The Trainee category is the most common fit for Tax Consultant positions. It covers individuals who have a degree in a relevant field and at least one year of professional experience, or who graduated within the past 12 months. If you are currently enrolled in a university accounting or finance program, the Intern category applies instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category your application falls under based on your specific background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if I work for an accounting firm?
The accounting firm or corporate tax department is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your program compliance. The host employer agrees to the training structure, but the designated sponsor holds responsibility for the exchange program itself.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Tax Consultants?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers who have a demonstrated track record of hosting exchange visitors in finance and accounting roles. Many employers are open to hosting but have not formalized a J-1 program, so reaching out early in the hiring process allows time to coordinate with a designated sponsor before an offer is finalized.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Tax Consultants on J-1?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's skills shortage list. If your exchange program is funded by your home government or by a U.S. government agency, the requirement typically applies. Tax and accounting skills may appear on certain countries' skills shortage lists maintained by the State Department. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether the requirement applies before you commit to a program.
Can my J-1 training plan cover multiple areas of tax consulting?
Yes, and it should. A well-structured J-1 training plan for tax consulting typically outlines rotations across different practice areas, such as corporate tax compliance, international tax, or indirect tax. Each phase should specify learning objectives, the supervision structure, and the tools or software involved. Designated sponsors require this level of detail to approve the plan, and host employers benefit from clarity on what the role entails throughout the program duration.