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Pennsylvania's accountant job market spans Philadelphia's financial district, Pittsburgh's corporate sector, and a network of healthcare systems, manufacturers, and universities statewide. Major employers including Comcast, PNC Financial, and UPMC have histories of sponsoring skilled foreign workers. International accounting professionals will find both public accounting firms and large in-house finance teams actively hiring.
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For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Entry-level role with focus areas including sales, use, and similar transactional taxes. This includes interpreting and applying the laws of all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including county and municipal taxing authorities. This position will work closely with the Director Tax and Senior Tax Accountant to ensure Crown’s transactional tax compliance.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist outside consultants in the completion of the transaction tax returns.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly transaction tax billing reports, general ledger account reconciliations and tax compliance data files.
- Prepare tax billing adjustments and journal entries.
- Perform tax research to assess the taxability of products, services, and customers.
- Responsible for setup and routine maintenance of transaction tax software.
- Setup, administration, and filing of electronically filed transaction tax returns, including periodic reviews to identify necessary sales and use tax registrations.
- Respond to sales and use tax notices.
- Administer sales tax exemption certificates for customers and vendors.
- Monitor Sales Tax ServiceNow ticketing queue for routine sales and use tax requests from Crown Castle business partners and external parties. Assist with collecting-audit defense information.
- Assist with other duties and projects related to transaction taxes as needed.
Expectations
- Working knowledge of Vertex, Avalara, or similar sales tax software application preferred but not required
- Working knowledge with accounting systems and software preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment
- Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with vendors, customers and Crown Castle business partners
- Software skills and application knowledge, including AI tools and the Microsoft suite of products preferred
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- Zero (0) to one (1) or more years of relevant work or academic experience
- Transaction tax experience preferred, but not required
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Director, Tax – Transaction
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Where You Will Work
This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
- Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
- Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
- All offices provide free beverages and snacks.
Compensation
The pay range offered for this position is $27.60 - $37.98 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.
Additional Information
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.
Position Title: Tax Accountant I, Transactional Tax (P1)
For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Entry-level role with focus areas including sales, use, and similar transactional taxes. This includes interpreting and applying the laws of all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including county and municipal taxing authorities. This position will work closely with the Director Tax and Senior Tax Accountant to ensure Crown’s transactional tax compliance.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist outside consultants in the completion of the transaction tax returns.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly transaction tax billing reports, general ledger account reconciliations and tax compliance data files.
- Prepare tax billing adjustments and journal entries.
- Perform tax research to assess the taxability of products, services, and customers.
- Responsible for setup and routine maintenance of transaction tax software.
- Setup, administration, and filing of electronically filed transaction tax returns, including periodic reviews to identify necessary sales and use tax registrations.
- Respond to sales and use tax notices.
- Administer sales tax exemption certificates for customers and vendors.
- Monitor Sales Tax ServiceNow ticketing queue for routine sales and use tax requests from Crown Castle business partners and external parties. Assist with collecting-audit defense information.
- Assist with other duties and projects related to transaction taxes as needed.
Expectations
- Working knowledge of Vertex, Avalara, or similar sales tax software application preferred but not required
- Working knowledge with accounting systems and software preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment
- Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with vendors, customers and Crown Castle business partners
- Software skills and application knowledge, including AI tools and the Microsoft suite of products preferred
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- Zero (0) to one (1) or more years of relevant work or academic experience
- Transaction tax experience preferred, but not required
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Director, Tax – Transaction
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Where You Will Work
This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
- Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
- Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
- All offices provide free beverages and snacks.
Compensation
The pay range offered for this position is $27.60 - $37.98 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.
Additional Information
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.
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Which companies sponsor visas for accountants in Pennsylvania?
Large Pennsylvania employers with established visa sponsorship programs for accountants include PNC Financial Services, Comcast, Lincoln Financial Group, and major public accounting firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, which maintain offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Healthcare systems like UPMC and Penn Medicine also sponsor accounting and finance roles. Multinational manufacturers and life sciences companies based in the Philadelphia suburbs are additional sources of sponsorship.
Which visa types are most common for accountant roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa category for accountants in Pennsylvania, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. CPA licensure strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Candidates from Australia may pursue the E-3 visa, Canadians and Mexicans the TN visa under USMCA. Intracompany transferees at global accounting firms may qualify for L-1 visa classification.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most accountant sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia generates the highest volume of sponsored accountant positions in Pennsylvania, driven by its concentration of financial services firms, healthcare systems, law firms, and the Big Four accounting offices along Market Street. Pittsburgh is the second-largest market, anchored by PNC Financial, BNY Mellon's regional operations, and a growing technology sector. Harrisburg and King of Prussia also produce accountant openings, particularly within state government contractors and pharmaceutical companies.
How to find accountant visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find accountant roles in Pennsylvania where employers are open to visa sponsorship. The platform filters specifically for sponsorship-eligible positions, saving you from sifting through listings at companies that won't support an H-1B or other work visa petition. Focusing your search on Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and targeting employers in financial services, healthcare, and public accounting, tends to yield the strongest results for international candidates.
Are there state-specific considerations for international accountants pursuing sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires CPA licensees to hold a degree meeting specific credit-hour thresholds, which can affect international candidates whose credentials need evaluation. A foreign credential evaluation from a NASBA-recognized agency is typically required before sitting for the CPA exam in the state. For H-1B petitions, employers must file a Labor Condition Application reflecting the prevailing wage for the specific metropolitan area, which differs between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and smaller Pennsylvania markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored accountant jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.