J-1 Visa Tax Senior Jobs
Tax Senior roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 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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Essential Functions And Primary Duties
- Regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within business unit and shares knowledge
- Make recommendations on internal department procedures
- Recognize business opportunities for our clients and for CBIZ
- Assume significant client responsibility as client's trusted advisor, is relied upon for knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
- Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, tax returns, work papers, etc.); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met
- Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentation and proposal development and meet individual cross serve goals
- Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; develop overall engagement budget, explain variances
- Understand client's Qualified Plan needs (as applicable)
- Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively
- Work to develop responsible, trained staff by conducting performance feedback and evaluations
- Drive a team environment; demonstrate support of management decisions and builds a positive culture
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8 years experience in public accounting or related field
- 5 years supervisory
- Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
- Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Must be able to travel based on business needs
About us
CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Job Description
Essential Functions And Primary Duties
- Regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within business unit and shares knowledge
- Make recommendations on internal department procedures
- Recognize business opportunities for our clients and for CBIZ
- Assume significant client responsibility as client's trusted advisor, is relied upon for knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
- Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, tax returns, work papers, etc.); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met
- Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentation and proposal development and meet individual cross serve goals
- Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; develop overall engagement budget, explain variances
- Understand client's Qualified Plan needs (as applicable)
- Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively
- Work to develop responsible, trained staff by conducting performance feedback and evaluations
- Drive a team environment; demonstrate support of management decisions and builds a positive culture
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8 years experience in public accounting or related field
- 5 years supervisory
- Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
- Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Must be able to travel based on business needs
About us
CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Tax Senior
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.
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Find Tax Senior JobsTax 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.
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