TN Visa Tax Specialist Jobs
Tax Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Accountant category, which covers professionals with a degree in accounting or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap concerns. Mexican nationals go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The Thermo Fisher Finance community offers growth opportunities across the world with a wide range of positions including Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, FP&A, Controllership, and Global Business Support. Finance professionals seeking to play drive financial strategy and business outcomes via strong business partnership and an extensive network of strong leaders and a career development focused culture. Microbiology Division business within Specialty Diagnostics Group, which offers rapid identification and targeted treatment for disease, food safety serving Global markets. With 150 years' experience in microbiology our products provide customers with high performance, quality products that they can depend on.
DESCRIPTION
How you will make an impact:
We are seeking a Senior Accountant – Tax Specialist within the controllership structure to support the MBD business and Specialty Diagnostics Group by ensuring tax compliance, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Sales and Use Tax and Property tax to ensure compliance and accurate timely filings of tax returns in alignment with US GAAP and local reporting requirements. You will partner with finance and business teams to mitigate risk, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.
What you will do:
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of Sales and Use, and Property Tax returns
- Monitor and ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company policies
- Partner with site teams across North America to meet local tax requirements and resolve tax-related issues
- Support internal and external audits, including documentation and audit responses
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance tax controls and operational efficiency
- Utilize financial systems and tools to strengthen compliance, reporting accuracy, and data integrity
- Collaborate cross-functionally to assess tax risks and support business initiatives
- Provide tax-related analysis and decision support to finance and business stakeholders
- Lead and support monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations
- Integrate into the wider controllership structure supporting the wider team and businesses as required
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS
How you will get here:
- An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience in tax or accounting, with exposure to Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax
- Sales and Use tax filing experience (non-negotiable)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Taxware/Webtool Kit, Blackline) is a plus
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The Thermo Fisher Finance community offers growth opportunities across the world with a wide range of positions including Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, FP&A, Controllership, and Global Business Support. Finance professionals seeking to play drive financial strategy and business outcomes via strong business partnership and an extensive network of strong leaders and a career development focused culture. Microbiology Division business within Specialty Diagnostics Group, which offers rapid identification and targeted treatment for disease, food safety serving Global markets. With 150 years' experience in microbiology our products provide customers with high performance, quality products that they can depend on.
DESCRIPTION
How you will make an impact:
We are seeking a Senior Accountant – Tax Specialist within the controllership structure to support the MBD business and Specialty Diagnostics Group by ensuring tax compliance, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Sales and Use Tax and Property tax to ensure compliance and accurate timely filings of tax returns in alignment with US GAAP and local reporting requirements. You will partner with finance and business teams to mitigate risk, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.
What you will do:
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of Sales and Use, and Property Tax returns
- Monitor and ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company policies
- Partner with site teams across North America to meet local tax requirements and resolve tax-related issues
- Support internal and external audits, including documentation and audit responses
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance tax controls and operational efficiency
- Utilize financial systems and tools to strengthen compliance, reporting accuracy, and data integrity
- Collaborate cross-functionally to assess tax risks and support business initiatives
- Provide tax-related analysis and decision support to finance and business stakeholders
- Lead and support monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations
- Integrate into the wider controllership structure supporting the wider team and businesses as required
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS
How you will get here:
- An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience in tax or accounting, with exposure to Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax
- Sales and Use tax filing experience (non-negotiable)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Taxware/Webtool Kit, Blackline) is a plus
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Specialist
Get your credentials TN-ready first
TN sponsorship for Tax Specialists requires a degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. If your degree title doesn't match standard U.S. terminology, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization before applying.
Target firms with cross-border tax practices
Accounting firms and multinationals with U.S.-Canada or U.S.-Mexico operations file TN petitions regularly. Prioritize employers whose clients include cross-border entities, since they're already familiar with the USMCA professional categories your role falls under.
Clarify the Accountant category with your employer
TN doesn't list 'Tax Specialist' explicitly. Your offer letter must tie the role to the Accountant category by describing duties requiring accounting expertise. A vague job title without supporting description is the most common filing mistake.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching for TN-sponsoring employers is faster when you filter by visa type and role. Migrate Mate surfaces Tax Specialist jobs from employers already set up to sponsor USMCA professionals, saving you the cold-filtering work.
Understand Mexican nationals face consular processing
Unlike Canadians who apply at the border, Mexican professionals must schedule a consular interview. Build in extra lead time, since appointment availability and processing can extend your start timeline beyond what your employer initially expects.
Confirm the offer letter before any border appointment
CBP officers adjudicate TN status at the port of entry for Canadians on the spot. Your offer letter must specify the Accountant TN category, your qualifying degree, and your duties. A weak letter can result in a same-day refusal with no appeal.
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Find Tax Specialist JobsTax Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Tax Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the TN visa doesn't list Tax Specialist as a standalone category. The role qualifies under the Accountant classification, which covers professionals whose work requires a degree in accounting or a related discipline. Your employer's offer letter must describe your duties in terms that map clearly to that category for CBP to approve your TN status.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Tax Specialists?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be processed at the port of entry the same day. H-1B requires an employer to register in March for a chance at selection, with a wait of six months or more before you can start. For Canadian and Mexican Tax Specialists, TN is almost always the faster path to U.S. employment.
Where can I find Tax Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-applying and learning late that the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for USMCA professionals and lets you search Tax Specialist roles from employers already set up to file TN status, so you spend time on viable opportunities.
Can I switch employers after starting a Tax Specialist role on TN?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you change jobs, you need a new TN tied to the new employer before starting work. For Canadians, that means a new port-of-entry application with updated offer documentation. For Mexican nationals, it typically requires a new consular appointment. Plan the timing carefully to avoid a gap in authorized work status.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN application as a Tax Specialist?
Your employer provides a detailed offer letter stating the TN Accountant category, your specific duties, your degree qualifications, and the employment terms. You bring that letter, your passport, and your degree credentials to the port of entry if you're Canadian, or to your consular interview if you're Mexican. USCIS is not involved in most TN applications unless your employer files a petition by mail.
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