J-1 Visa Tax Intern Jobs
Tax Intern positions in the United States are typically available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer handles the day-to-day work while a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and manages program compliance.
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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 Intern
Match your transcript to U.S. tax coursework
Designated sponsors issuing DS-2019 forms for the Intern category require proof your program of study directly relates to the internship. Accounting, taxation, or finance coursework on your transcript strengthens the connection and speeds sponsor approval.
Confirm the host employer accepts DS-2019 documentation
Not every accounting or professional services firm has hosted a J-1 intern before. Ask the HR contact directly whether they can serve as a J-1 host organization and sign a training plan before you invest time in their application process.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-friendly tax roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Tax Intern openings at employers already familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Starting with employers who know the DS-2019 and training plan process cuts your job search time significantly.
Build your Individual Development Plan before offer stage
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan outlining the skills you will develop, the tasks involved, and supervision arrangements. Drafting a tax-specific version covering areas like federal filing, audit support, or research and development credits before your offer letter arrives keeps the sponsor approval moving.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa categories. If your country of citizenship or the funding source for your internship triggers this requirement, plan your long-term U.S. career path accordingly.
Verify program duration limits before accepting an offer
The J-1 Intern category allows a maximum of 12 months of program duration. If the tax role spans a busy season plus an extension, confirm the total length fits within that ceiling before your designated sponsor submits your DS-2019 to avoid a mid-program disruption.
Tax Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Tax Intern positions?
Tax Intern roles almost always fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for foreign nationals currently enrolled in, or who graduated from within the past 12 months of, a post-secondary degree program. The Trainee category applies if you have already completed your degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States. The distinction matters because each category has different eligibility rules and maximum program durations.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a tax internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form, monitor your compliance with program regulations, and serve as your official sponsor of record. The accounting firm or company where you perform the internship is the host organization. They sign your training plan but are not your visa sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 tax intern?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Tax Intern roles at employers who are already familiar with J-1 hosting requirements, saving you time you would otherwise spend educating HR teams about the DS-2019 and training plan process. Focus on mid-size to large public accounting firms and corporate tax departments, since they tend to have established international hiring programs and existing relationships with designated sponsor organizations.
Does the J-1 Intern visa have a cap or lottery?
No. The J-1 visa has no annual numerical cap and no lottery, which means your eligibility depends entirely on meeting the program requirements and your designated sponsor approving your application. You can begin the process at any point in the year, making the J-1 Intern category significantly more predictable to plan around than lottery-based visa options.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and does it affect tax interns?
Certain J-1 participants must return to their home country for two years before they can apply for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. This requirement is triggered by government funding, skills listed on an exchange visitor skills list maintained by your home country, or specialized knowledge funded by a government. Not all tax interns are affected, but you should confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer if you plan to pursue a U.S. work visa afterward.