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Tax Consultant roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 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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The Tax Intern, International Tax Services will utilize their educational background and organizational skills while taking direction from more experienced team members to become familiar with assisting in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters. Responsibilities will include performing tax research and analysis of various international tax issues to assist in providing international tax advice and working with software applications to assist clients with tax reporting obligations for international operations.
Job Duties:
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Tax Consulting
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Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
- Gains exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients
- Learns about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis
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Coordinates with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law to impact client transactions
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Tax Specialization
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Begins to develop an understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding International taxation and explores specializing in one or more international tax areas
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Research
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Identifies when research is necessary and frames issue to be researched; identifies sources of all reliable and relevant information including information tending to contradict preferred positions; accesses those sources and retrieves that information; analyzes facts and authorities; understands their weight; and reports on analysis
-
Assists in preparing Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions
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Tax Compliance
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Assists in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
-
Begins to develop a basic level of understanding of tax compliance as evidenced by:
- Ability to use Firm tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax preparation process
- Understanding international tax compliance topics such as Subpart F income, Earnings and Profits adjustments and foreign tax credits and analyzing cross-border transactions for tax return impacts, including Section 351 and Section 304 transactions, liquidations under Sections 331 and 332, and reorganizations under Section 368
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Tax Technology
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Utilizes tax research databases such as RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis
- Utilizes Go Systems, and other tax-related software with some supervision
- ASC 740-10 Begins to develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues
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Understands and applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
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Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Master’s program in Accounting, Taxation or Master of Laws (LLM) degree program or other relevant field, required
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
License/Certifications:
- J.D. or pursuing credits towards a CPA, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
- Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $35.00/hr - $39.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
The Tax Intern, International Tax Services will utilize their educational background and organizational skills while taking direction from more experienced team members to become familiar with assisting in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters. Responsibilities will include performing tax research and analysis of various international tax issues to assist in providing international tax advice and working with software applications to assist clients with tax reporting obligations for international operations.
Job Duties:
-
Tax Consulting
-
Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
- Gains exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients
- Learns about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis
-
Coordinates with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law to impact client transactions
-
Tax Specialization
-
Begins to develop an understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding International taxation and explores specializing in one or more international tax areas
-
Research
-
Identifies when research is necessary and frames issue to be researched; identifies sources of all reliable and relevant information including information tending to contradict preferred positions; accesses those sources and retrieves that information; analyzes facts and authorities; understands their weight; and reports on analysis
-
Assists in preparing Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions
-
Tax Compliance
-
Assists in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
-
Begins to develop a basic level of understanding of tax compliance as evidenced by:
- Ability to use Firm tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax preparation process
- Understanding international tax compliance topics such as Subpart F income, Earnings and Profits adjustments and foreign tax credits and analyzing cross-border transactions for tax return impacts, including Section 351 and Section 304 transactions, liquidations under Sections 331 and 332, and reorganizations under Section 368
-
Tax Technology
-
Utilizes tax research databases such as RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis
- Utilizes Go Systems, and other tax-related software with some supervision
- ASC 740-10 Begins to develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues
-
Understands and applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
-
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Master’s program in Accounting, Taxation or Master of Laws (LLM) degree program or other relevant field, required
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
License/Certifications:
- J.D. or pursuing credits towards a CPA, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
- Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $35.00/hr - $39.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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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.
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Find Tax Consultant JobsTax 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.
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