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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We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Green Bay and Sheboygan office locations are seeking Tax Interns.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
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Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
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Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
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Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
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Completes research and special projects as needed.
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Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
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Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
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General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
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Willingness to learn new technologies.
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Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
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Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
INTRODUCTION
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Green Bay and Sheboygan office locations are seeking Tax Interns.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
-
Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
-
Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
-
Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
-
Completes research and special projects as needed.
-
Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
-
Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
-
General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
-
Willingness to learn new technologies.
-
Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
-
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
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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.