J-1 Visa Tax Senior Jobs
Tax Senior roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form, making sponsorship possible without a lottery or annual cap. Host employers in public accounting, corporate tax, and financial services regularly partner with sponsors to bring in qualified candidates.
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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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Verify your credentials translate correctly
U.S. CPA licensure requirements differ by state, and your foreign accounting credentials may need evaluation. Request a professional credential assessment before interviews so host employers can confirm your qualifications meet their tax team's requirements.
Target host employers with established J-1 histories
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors in tax and accounting roles. Firms with existing designated sponsor relationships move faster through the DS-2019 issuance process.
Distinguish Trainee from Intern program eligibility
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've already graduated, you fall under the Trainee category, which requires at least one year of relevant work experience or a post-secondary degree in your field.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer must offer compensation consistent with similarly situated U.S. workers. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary aligns with prevailing wages for tax professionals in the relevant metro area before signing your training plan.
Secure your training plan before the DS-2019 is issued
The designated sponsor, not your host employer, issues the DS-2019. Finalizing a detailed training plan outlining your tax duties, supervision structure, and skill objectives is required before the sponsor can begin DS-2019 processing, so agree on this document early.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Tax Senior roles involving government-funded exchanges or sponsorship from certain countries may trigger the J-1 two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether a waiver will be needed before accepting a host employer offer.
Tax Senior J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Tax Senior roles?
Most Tax Senior candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which applies to foreign nationals who have graduated and have at least one year of relevant experience or a post-secondary degree in accounting or tax. Current students completing a degree may use the Intern category instead, but the Trainee category is the standard path for working professionals at this level.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Tax Senior position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your host employer. The host employer provides the job and the training environment, while the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange.
How do I find U.S. accounting or tax firms that support J-1 hosting?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Tax Senior roles at U.S. employers with a demonstrated history of hosting international professionals. Not every public accounting firm or corporate tax department has an active relationship with a designated sponsor, so filtering for J-1-aligned employers early saves significant time in your search.
Does the J-1 two-year home residency rule affect tax professionals?
It can. If your J-1 exchange is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, since this affects any future U.S. visa plans.
What documents does the host employer need to provide for J-1 placement?
The host employer must work with the designated sponsor to produce a formal training plan, sometimes called a Form DS-7002, that details your specific tax duties, supervision structure, and the skills you will develop. The employer also provides proof of workers' compensation coverage. The designated sponsor reviews and approves these materials before issuing your DS-2019 and enrolling you in SEVIS.