TN Visa Certified Public Accountant Jobs
Certified Public Accountant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Accountant category, covering audit, tax, and financial reporting positions at U.S. firms. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry with no cap. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment and face an annual allocation limit.
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Get Access To All JobsBookkeeper - Law firm(Experience)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Arrangement: In-Office
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial record-keeping for a growing law firm. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel. Experience with law firm or professional services bookkeeping and client trust accounting is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
- Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple accounts.
- Manage client trust accounting (IOLTA) in accordance with State Bar requirements.
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Prepare financial reports and summaries for firm leadership.
- Track case-related costs and expenses in coordination with case managers.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assist external CPAs/accountants with tax preparation and audits.
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation.
- Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of bookkeeping experience.
- Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Knowledge of trust accounting/IOLTA is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Experience with CasePeer or legal case management software is a plus.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
Bookkeeper - Law firm(Experience)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Arrangement: In-Office
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial record-keeping for a growing law firm. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel. Experience with law firm or professional services bookkeeping and client trust accounting is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
- Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple accounts.
- Manage client trust accounting (IOLTA) in accordance with State Bar requirements.
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Prepare financial reports and summaries for firm leadership.
- Track case-related costs and expenses in coordination with case managers.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assist external CPAs/accountants with tax preparation and audits.
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation.
- Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of bookkeeping experience.
- Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Knowledge of trust accounting/IOLTA is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Experience with CasePeer or legal case management software is a plus.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Public Accountant
Verify your CPA credentials transfer cleanly
U.S. CBP officers assess whether your Canadian CPA or Mexican CPC designation maps to the USMCA Accountant category. Bring your provincial licensing letter and transcripts to document the accounting-specific degree requirement, not just general business credentials.
Target firms with established TN filing experience
Multinational accounting firms, regional CPA practices, and corporate tax departments regularly sponsor TN visa professionals. Ask recruiters directly whether their legal team has handled TN petitions for accountants before accepting an offer.
Negotiate a detailed offer letter before filing
Your offer letter must specify that the role requires a CPA and involves duties like auditing, tax advisory, or financial analysis. Vague titles like 'finance consultant' have triggered CBP rejections even for qualified accountants.
Understand how the Mexican TN cap affects your timeline
Mexican nationals are subject to an annual TN allocation, so filing earlier in the fiscal year reduces the risk of delays. If you're close to the cap period, ask your employer to expedite the consular appointment scheduling.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers sponsoring TN accountants
Searching for TN-sponsoring CPA roles across a broad market is time-consuming. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by visa sponsorship type, so you can focus on employers already set up to file TN petitions for accounting professionals.
Prepare for status questions if you hold an active CPA license
CBP officers sometimes ask Canadians whether they intend to immigrate, especially if you hold a U.S. CPA license in multiple states. Have documentation ready showing your Canadian ties and the temporary, employer-specific nature of your TN status.
Certified Public Accountant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CPA role qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA?
Yes. The USMCA explicitly lists Accountant as a qualifying TN profession, and CPA roles fall squarely within that category. The position must involve accounting duties such as auditing, tax preparation, or financial reporting, and typically requires a baccalaureate degree in accounting. Roles with titles like 'financial analyst' or 'controller' may qualify but require a stronger documentation case connecting duties to the accountant category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Certified Public Accountants?
TN is significantly more practical for Canadian and Mexican CPAs. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and approval for Canadians can happen at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires an employer to file a petition, wait for a lottery selection, and navigate a six-month processing window. TN petitions also cost employers far less in filing and legal fees, which makes sponsorship conversations easier to initiate.
Can I switch CPA employers while on a TN visa?
You can change employers, but your TN status is tied to the original petitioning employer. You must obtain a new TN approval from CBP or USCIS before starting with the new firm. Canadian professionals can do this at a port of entry with a new offer letter. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. Working for the new employer before the new TN is approved is a status violation.
Where can I find CPA jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa professionals and filters job listings by sponsorship type, so you're not manually screening hundreds of postings that don't apply to you. Many accounting roles are open to TN candidates but don't advertise it prominently, and Migrate Mate surfaces those opportunities by employer sponsorship history rather than job description keywords alone.
What documents do I need for a CPA TN visa application?
You'll need a valid passport, a detailed offer letter specifying your CPA duties and confirming the role is temporary, and proof of your accounting credentials, typically a degree transcript and your CPA or CPC license. Canadian applicants present these directly at the border. Mexican applicants submit them for a consular interview. USCIS or CBP may also request an employer's business description if the firm or role type is unfamiliar to the reviewing officer.