TN Visa Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs
Senior Payroll Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Accountant category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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INTRODUCTION
Halliburton is seeking a Payroll Accountant Manager to support its payroll accounting operations in a large enterprise environment. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the payroll accounting department. Responsible for accurate general ledger entries related to payroll, stock transactions, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring proper accrual accounting for employee compensation, benefits, and stock activity. This role will review NAM payroll procedures, manage system changes, manage support tickets to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Salary: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under broad direction, responsible for planning, organizing, and leading accounting department staff in the activities supporting general ledger, sub-systems, and related business applications, which may also include the preparation of financial statements and ancillary reports in a corporate or cost accounting environment
- Responsible for preparation, review, and accuracy of business activities within the department, including executing financial close activities, reviewing and updating business practices, performing internal control self-assessments, preparing forecasts and annual business plans, and performing ongoing process/system improvements
- Responsible for managing the recruitment, training, and development of accounting personnel within the assigned area
- Serves as a trusted business advisor to management on payroll analysis, error resolution and escalation, key financial issues, financial performance, and strategy execution, including commercial business insight
- Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy and accounting principles to financial transactions for internal control compliance
- Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy to ensure payroll processing in North America is compliant with regulations and abide with internal control compliance
- Manage payroll related accounting, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and GL entries
- Manage PTO/vacation reserve tracking and year-end vacation payouts, and communications
- Reconciliation of W-2’s, 1099’s, T-4’s, payroll accounts, including wages payable, taxes, and benefits, including adjusting entries
- Maintain accurate payroll records for audits and regulatory purposes
- Manage internal and external audits related to payroll
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies
- Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes
- Support payroll system upgrades or implementations
- Perform Root Cause Analysis, communicate issues and resolution, work to remediate and implement process/system changes to prevent reoccurrence
- Manage payroll related projects to implement system/policy changes with various teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of accounting experience with direct payroll accounting responsibilities in a large enterprise
- Strong command of GL accounting, accruals, reconciliation, and payroll-related accounting treatments
- Demonstrates project management skills and awareness of financial performance metrics
- Demonstrates strong knowledge in aspects of finance and accounting, internal controls and risk mitigation, company policy, financial analysis and statutory reporting, forecasting, and financial applications
- SAP S/4HANA experience required; ADP familiarity a plus
- Experience with full cycle payroll processing, different types of stock transactions and federal, state, and local taxes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional accounting certification preferred
- Experience with ADP GlobalView (or enterprise-level payroll system) and SmartCompliance in a large enterprise payroll environment
- Blackline experience
- Workforce Software time system experience
- CPA preferred or actively pursuing
- SAP ECC experience
- SuccessFactors/Employee Central experience
- Knowledge of fundamental time and payroll regulations
Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.
Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.
That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader that is changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Payroll Specialist
Align your credentials to the Accountant category
TN visa eligibility for payroll roles hinges on the USMCA Accountant classification. Your degree must be in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. A business administration degree without accounting coursework often draws scrutiny at the border or consulate.
Target employers with active payroll complexity
Employers running multi-state, union, or international payroll are far more likely to view TN sponsorship as routine. Companies using enterprise platforms like Workday or ADP Workforce Now typically have HR teams familiar with the process and faster internal sign-off.
Request a detailed offer letter with functional duties
Your offer letter must describe day-to-day payroll duties, not just the job title. CBP and consular officers verify that the role matches the Accountant category. Vague letters listing only seniority or team oversight are a leading cause of TN denials for payroll positions.
Search for TN-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by TN visa sponsorship history rather than cold-applying to every posting. Migrate Mate identifies employers who have previously sponsored TN visas, so you spend time on companies already familiar with the filing process for roles like yours.
Prepare Canadian citizens for port-of-entry filing
Canadian professionals can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. land border or airport without a prior visa appointment. Bring your offer letter, degree transcripts, and Canadian passport. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so document completeness is everything.
Understand the Mexican TN consular timeline
Mexican citizens must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate and are subject to the annual TN cap. Build at least eight to twelve weeks into your start date planning to account for appointment availability and administrative processing before your first payroll cycle.
Senior Payroll Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Payroll Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, provided the position requires and you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. The role must be classified under the USMCA Accountant category. Payroll roles that require only a high school diploma or associate degree typically do not qualify, so the offer letter must clearly state the degree requirement and your core duties.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Senior Payroll Specialist roles?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for qualified payroll professionals. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can receive TN status at a port of entry on the same day. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection, and a wait until October 1 of the fiscal year. For a role that fits the Accountant category, TN is a more direct path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title, specific payroll duties, your degree requirement, your start date, and your compensation structure. They do not file a petition with USCIS for TN status the way they would for H-1B. The offer letter itself serves as the primary sponsorship document you present to CBP or the consulate.
How do I find Senior Payroll Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most job postings do not explicitly advertise TN sponsorship, so filtering by prior sponsorship history is more effective than keyword searches. Migrate Mate lets you search for Senior Payroll Specialist roles at employers who have previously sponsored TN visa workers, which significantly narrows your list to companies already comfortable with the process.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa as a Senior Payroll Specialist?
Yes, but you cannot start working for the new employer until new TN status is approved. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry with the new offer letter. Mexican citizens need to apply at a U.S. consulate. There is no portability provision like H-1B allows, so time your transition carefully to avoid any gap in authorized employment.