Tax Associate Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
There are 2,987+ tax associate positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, F-1 OPT. Top hiring companies include KPMG US, Intuit, & Baker Tilly, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $87K – $125K.
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Doeren Mayhew is a $235 million tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with 18 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 46th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you. Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our Grand Haven, MI office. Our associates have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients in industries such as manufacturing, construction, dealership, real estate, wholesale and distribution, retail and more. Doeren Mayhew offers a diversified experience in public accounting, providing our employees with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance within their careers.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of various tax returns including individuals, C-Corp, S-Corp, partnerships, trust, estate, etc. for clients in a variety of industries
- Demonstrate advanced technical aptitude of taxation and can handle complex returns and projects with confidence
- Utilize analytical and decision-making skills to solve complex technical issues
- Review the work of less experienced associates and provide guidance/mentorship to assist them in developing technical skills
- Build strong client relationships and ensure client needs are being met
- Maintain timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
- Ability to train new employees on firm technology, processes and procedures
- Present new ideas and improvements for ways of performing tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals
- Seek opportunities to participate in practice development to build network of referral sources.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CPA License preferred but not required
- Willingness to pursue Master’s Degree in Taxation or Master’s Degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in domestic tax at public accounting firm
- Ability to manage people with differing personalities to meet the needs of the firm and clients
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to train interns and associates
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
- Ability to manage multiple projects/clients and deadlines
- CCH Axcess software experience a plus
Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.
"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
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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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
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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