TN Visa CPA Jobs
CPA roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, covering licensed accounting professionals in public accounting, corporate finance, and audit. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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BEP Accountant (Certified Public Accountant)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Certified Public Accountant with 5 years minimum experience working with state or federal government agencies.
- Understanding of the Randolph Sheppard Act and its federal regulations under 34 CFR Part 395.
- Understanding of the client Business Enterprise Program and its state laws and regulations under Wis. Admin. Code Ch. Wis 60, Wis. Stat. Ch. 47, and Wis. Admin. Code § ADM 2.12.
- Experience assisting individuals with vision loss with the development of monthly profit and loss statements and related financial information.
- Experience developing large print documentation for individuals with vision loss.
- Experience analyzing profit and loss statements and developing and sharing analysis of findings.
- Experience collecting and maintaining monthly and annual financial information.
- Experience developing annual financial reports.
- Ability to regularly meet to discuss and review financial documents and information.
- Experience speaking and presenting during large-group meetings.
- Assist with changes to a standard program Profit and Loss Statement template in consultation with and approved by the State Licensing Agency (SLA).
- Follow procedures for the collection and data verification of monthly Profit and Loss Statements in consultation with the SLA.
- Analyze monthly Profit and Loss Statements and develop invoices based on the submitted information from licensed operators. The total number of BEP Licensed Operators may increase over time, but obtaining a program license takes several months and advanced notice would be provided if an operator were added.
- Submit monthly set aside invoices to BEP Licensed Operators.
- Collect monthly set aside payment from BEP Licensed Operators within 30-days of operators' invoice receipt.
- Ensure monthly BEP Licensed Operator set aside payments to client. Payments shall be sent to client Finance as directed by the SLA.
- Collaborate with the BEP Director to develop and maintain program reporting.
- Work with client Finance to track outstanding set aside invoices.
- Provide recommendations to the BEP Director for BEP Licensed Operator fiscal performance improvement plans.
- Monitor BEP Licensed Operator's fiscal performance improvement plans as directed by the BEP Director.
- Ensure all communication and documents are compatible with assistive technology products, e.g., large print, high contrast, compatible with screen readers e.g., JAWS.
- Participate in meetings with the BEP Director on an as needed basis.
- Participate in financial-related agenda items of the monthly Elected Committee of Blind Vendors (ECBV) meeting.
LOCATION
Remote with occasional onsite visits very rarely required
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
BEP Accountant (Certified Public Accountant)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Certified Public Accountant with 5 years minimum experience working with state or federal government agencies.
- Understanding of the Randolph Sheppard Act and its federal regulations under 34 CFR Part 395.
- Understanding of the client Business Enterprise Program and its state laws and regulations under Wis. Admin. Code Ch. Wis 60, Wis. Stat. Ch. 47, and Wis. Admin. Code § ADM 2.12.
- Experience assisting individuals with vision loss with the development of monthly profit and loss statements and related financial information.
- Experience developing large print documentation for individuals with vision loss.
- Experience analyzing profit and loss statements and developing and sharing analysis of findings.
- Experience collecting and maintaining monthly and annual financial information.
- Experience developing annual financial reports.
- Ability to regularly meet to discuss and review financial documents and information.
- Experience speaking and presenting during large-group meetings.
- Assist with changes to a standard program Profit and Loss Statement template in consultation with and approved by the State Licensing Agency (SLA).
- Follow procedures for the collection and data verification of monthly Profit and Loss Statements in consultation with the SLA.
- Analyze monthly Profit and Loss Statements and develop invoices based on the submitted information from licensed operators. The total number of BEP Licensed Operators may increase over time, but obtaining a program license takes several months and advanced notice would be provided if an operator were added.
- Submit monthly set aside invoices to BEP Licensed Operators.
- Collect monthly set aside payment from BEP Licensed Operators within 30-days of operators' invoice receipt.
- Ensure monthly BEP Licensed Operator set aside payments to client. Payments shall be sent to client Finance as directed by the SLA.
- Collaborate with the BEP Director to develop and maintain program reporting.
- Work with client Finance to track outstanding set aside invoices.
- Provide recommendations to the BEP Director for BEP Licensed Operator fiscal performance improvement plans.
- Monitor BEP Licensed Operator's fiscal performance improvement plans as directed by the BEP Director.
- Ensure all communication and documents are compatible with assistive technology products, e.g., large print, high contrast, compatible with screen readers e.g., JAWS.
- Participate in meetings with the BEP Director on an as needed basis.
- Participate in financial-related agenda items of the monthly Elected Committee of Blind Vendors (ECBV) meeting.
LOCATION
Remote with occasional onsite visits very rarely required
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in CPA
Verify your CPA license transfers cleanly
TN visa status requires your accounting credentials to meet U.S. specialty occupation standards. Confirm your provincial or Mexican CPA designation maps to a U.S.-recognized equivalent before applying, since officers may request credential equivalency documentation at entry.
Target firms with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for accounting roles already understand work visa sponsorship processes. Filter your search to these employers to avoid spending time educating hiring teams on visa sponsorship from scratch.
Get your offer letter to specify accounting duties precisely
CBP officers adjudicate TN eligibility at entry based on your offer letter. Letters that list only a job title get challenged. Yours should name specific duties like financial reporting, audit, or tax preparation tied directly to your CPA credentials.
Use Migrate Mate to find CPA roles with TN sponsorship
Sorting through employers who genuinely support TN filings for accounting roles takes time. Migrate Mate surfaces CPA jobs where employers are already familiar with TN sponsorship, so you're not starting that conversation from zero.
Prepare for Mexican TN applicants' consular timeline
Mexican citizens cannot use CBP land-border processing for TN visas and must schedule a consular interview. Build at least six to eight weeks into your start-date negotiation to account for appointment availability and processing time.
Align your renewal cycle with your employer's fiscal calendar
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals. Filing renewals during busy season creates risk if your employer's HR team is stretched. Lock in a renewal timeline at least 90 days before your current status expires.
CPA TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CPA role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Accountants are explicitly listed as a qualifying USMCA profession for TN status. The role must require a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or a related field, and you must hold the relevant credential. A general bookkeeping or data-entry position would not qualify, but a licensed CPA role in audit, tax, or financial reporting typically does.
How does TN compare to H-1B for CPA jobs?
TN is faster, simpler, and has no annual lottery. Canadian citizens can receive TN approval at a U.S. port of entry the same day, while H-1B visa requires a cap-subject lottery with results released months later. TN is also renewable indefinitely in three-year increments. The tradeoff is that TN does not support dual intent, so it's not a direct path to a green card the way H-1B can be.
Can I find CPA jobs where employers already understand TN sponsorship?
Yes, and targeting those employers specifically saves significant time in your search. Migrate Mate is built for this: it surfaces accounting and finance roles where employers have a track record of sponsoring TN visas, so you're not starting the education process with every recruiter you contact.
What documents do I need my employer to provide for TN processing?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that describes your specific accounting duties, states your credentials are required for the role, confirms your start date, and identifies the position as full-time. Canadian citizens present this letter directly to CBP. Mexican citizens submit it as part of the consular visa application package to a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Can I switch CPA employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you cannot begin working for the new employer until new TN status is approved. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry with their new offer letter. Mexican citizens must obtain a new TN visa stamp through consular processing before starting work. There is no portability provision under TN the way there is under H-1B's AC21 rules, so timing your transition carefully matters.