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Tax associate positions have a clear path to H-1B sponsorship since tax work requires specialized knowledge in accounting, finance, or law. Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) and large corporate tax departments are the most frequent sponsors. CPA licensure or eligibility is a significant advantage. TN visas work for Canadian and Mexican accountants, making this an accessible role for USMCA nationals. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Job Summary:
Our Business Incentives Group (“BIG”) business has doubled in the last three years and tripled in the last six. BIG Associates have been key to our success, and they are central to our plans to continue as one of BDO’s premiere national consulting practices.
As a Tax Associate, Business Incentives Group, you will help achieve BDO’s core purpose—helping people thrive every day—by helping companies and individuals identify and claim government incentives designed to promote innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the U.S. You will also focus on credits available for companies investing in sustainability and green initiatives.
Our clients are leaders in innovation in virtually every industry, from technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and healthcare to retail, consumer products, and natural resources. As an BIG Associate, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate as well, collaborating with BDO professionals in all of our business lines as well as with our clients’ innovation leaders, in tax, accounting, finance, and also in their engineering, software, manufacturing, scientific, medical, and other departments.
BIG’s short-term mission is to help our clients as efficiently and effectively as possible identify, document, and support on examination by tax authorities various incentives to which they are legally entitled. Our longer-term goal is to develop an understanding of them as people and of all aspects of their business so that we are well positioned as their trusted advisors, as professionals who understand both their business operations and business drivers as well as how BDO can help them realize their goals.
In pursuing this mission, we are also seeking to help our BIG Associates become trusted advisors, ensuring they have a clear sense of the importance and responsibilities of such a role, as well as the training and opportunities to fill it.
Toward that end, BIG Associates pursue opportunities to enable them to gain and improve their skills in every aspect of professional service, including technical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development.
Job Duties:
- Proactively assists in the execution of multiple client engagements
- Collaborates with other BIG professionals in all aspects of our business, e.g., innovating; developing and implementing better strategies and processes for our services, marketing, etc.
- Establishes effective working relationships directly with BIG professionals and our clients, internal—other BDO employees—and external
- Contributes to the development of your own technical acumen and BIG’s market prominence
- Keeps up to date with local and national business and economic issues
- Actively participates in business development activities to further develop a professional network, with BDO professionals and others, and helps to identify and research opportunities for new and existing clients
- Contributes to, supports, and enhances the culture of BIG, our local offices, and BDO as a globally leading professional services firm
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law, preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
- Accounting based internship, preferred
License/Certifications:
- N/A
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & intermediate knowledge of Word, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentality
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus
- Superior organizational skills and project management skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong initiative and drive to lead while seeking opportunities to enhance and grow the BIG practice
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $85,000 - $120,000
Colorado Range: $78,000 - $120,000
Illinois Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Massachusetts Range: $85,000 - $120,000
Minnesota Range: $72,000 - $100,000
New Jersey Range: $80,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $120,000
Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $120,000
Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Associate
Specialize in international tax or transfer pricing for stronger sponsorship prospects
International tax and transfer pricing roles require knowledge of cross-border regulations, tax treaties, and OECD guidelines that few domestic candidates possess. Firms actively seek multilingual professionals with international backgrounds for these practices, making sponsorship more common.
Complete your 150 credit hours and pursue the CPA before applying
Meeting CPA eligibility before your job search demonstrates commitment to U.S. tax practice and removes a hiring uncertainty for employers. Many states require 150 credit hours for licensure, which a U.S. master's in accounting or taxation typically fulfills.
Apply to Big 4 and mid-tier firms through on-campus recruiting
Firms like Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Grant Thornton, BDO, and RSM recruit heavily through university accounting programs. On-campus recruiting pipelines at these firms are designed to include international students and typically offer sponsorship as part of the hiring package.
Time your applications around the fall busy-season hiring cycle
Tax practices ramp up hiring in August through October to prepare for the January-to-April busy season. Applying during this window aligns with when firms are most actively extending offers and planning immigration filings for new hires.
Develop U.S. tax technology skills to stand out
Proficiency in tax software platforms like Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, CCH Axcess, or Alteryx for tax data analytics is increasingly valued. Tax technology and automation roles are a growing specialty within accounting firms and can strengthen your case for sponsorship.
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Do accounting firms sponsor H-1B visas for tax associates?
Yes, the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG - as well as mid-tier firms like BDO, Grant Thornton, and RSM regularly sponsor tax associates for H-1B visas. Tax practices often have peak hiring in the fall for the upcoming busy season, and firms file H-1B petitions for retained staff.
Is a CPA or Enrolled Agent credential helpful for tax sponsorship roles?
Strongly recommended. A CPA or EA credential demonstrates specialized U.S. tax expertise that supports the specialty occupation requirement. Many firms expect tax associates to be CPA-eligible at hire, and having an EA designation - which allows you to represent taxpayers before the IRS - adds additional value.
What areas of tax have the strongest sponsorship demand?
International tax, transfer pricing, and M&A tax advisory tend to have the highest sponsorship rates because they require specialized knowledge that is harder to find domestically. State and local tax (SALT) and tax technology roles are also growing areas with strong hiring demand.
Does accounting qualify for STEM OPT as a tax associate?
Standard accounting and taxation master's programs typically do not qualify for STEM OPT, giving you only 12 months of post-graduation work authorization. However, some programs with a quantitative or data analytics focus may have STEM-designated CIP codes. Verify your specific program's classification with your school's international student office.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Associate jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a tax associate in New York will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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