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Tax consultants are strong candidates for H-1B and E-3 visa sponsorship. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or taxation. Big Four firms and national accounting practices sponsor regularly and are familiar with the petitioning process. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 150 attorneys and 300 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries. At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you’ll feel at home at McNees.
ABOUT THE ROLE
McNees Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to join our Corporate and Tax Group. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration - where your ideas matter, and your contributions make a real impact.
Responsibilities
- Handle tax due diligence activities for merger and acquisition transactions, particularly on the buy-side; but also on the seller-side
- Assess and analyze tax implications of merger and acquisition transactions
- Develop tax-efficient structuring solutions for clients
- Identify potential tax risks and opportunities
- Prepare and review tax returns and other necessary tax documents
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including attorneys and other advisors, to implement tax strategies
- Provide tax advisory services to clients, including advising on tax implications of different merger and acquisition strategies
- Stay updated on tax legislation changes that may impact merger and acquisition transactions
- Support McNees’ Corporate & Tax practice group
- Collaborate with and support other practice groups at McNees
- Assist in the negotiation process from a tax perspective
- Communicate tax strategies to clients and stakeholders
- Conduct thorough research and analysis
- Assist attorney with various technical tax issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 7+ years’ experience with Federal & State sales tax, particularly multi-state
- Experience working on M&A transactions required
- Experience working in public accounting firm preferred
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local income and sales tax laws; and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws
- Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries (and pass through tax implications)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High ethical standards and professional integrity
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperature, and the like.
ABOUT McNees
Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law. Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government. Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).
McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation.
McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 150 attorneys and 300 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries. At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you’ll feel at home at McNees.
ABOUT THE ROLE
McNees Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to join our Corporate and Tax Group. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration - where your ideas matter, and your contributions make a real impact.
Responsibilities
- Handle tax due diligence activities for merger and acquisition transactions, particularly on the buy-side; but also on the seller-side
- Assess and analyze tax implications of merger and acquisition transactions
- Develop tax-efficient structuring solutions for clients
- Identify potential tax risks and opportunities
- Prepare and review tax returns and other necessary tax documents
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including attorneys and other advisors, to implement tax strategies
- Provide tax advisory services to clients, including advising on tax implications of different merger and acquisition strategies
- Stay updated on tax legislation changes that may impact merger and acquisition transactions
- Support McNees’ Corporate & Tax practice group
- Collaborate with and support other practice groups at McNees
- Assist in the negotiation process from a tax perspective
- Communicate tax strategies to clients and stakeholders
- Conduct thorough research and analysis
- Assist attorney with various technical tax issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 7+ years’ experience with Federal & State sales tax, particularly multi-state
- Experience working on M&A transactions required
- Experience working in public accounting firm preferred
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local income and sales tax laws; and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws
- Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries (and pass through tax implications)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High ethical standards and professional integrity
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperature, and the like.
ABOUT McNees
Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law. Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government. Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).
McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation.
McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Consultant
Target Big Four and national firms first
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG have established immigration programs and sponsor tax consultants at scale. They handle the LCA and I-129 process in-house, which means fewer delays and more predictable timelines than smaller firms.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree in a directly related field. Accounting, finance, taxation, and economics typically satisfy this. A general business degree may require additional documentation to establish the theoretical and practical application to tax work.
Ask about E-3 if you hold Australian citizenship
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and processes in weeks through consular interview. Tax consulting qualifies as a specialty occupation under E-3, making it one of the most straightforward paths to U.S. work authorization for Australians.
Get your CPA or EA credential before you apply
A CPA license or IRS Enrolled Agent designation strengthens your specialty occupation case significantly. It demonstrates the theoretical and practical depth the role requires, and employers view credentialed candidates as lower-risk sponsorship investments.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline before accepting offers
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you miss the lottery cycle, you may wait up to 18 months to begin work. Plan offer timing around this window or ask employers about cap-exempt alternatives.
Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Not every accounting firm sponsors visas, and screening employers manually is time-consuming. Migrate Mate filters job listings to show only roles from employers with a verified sponsorship history, so you focus your applications where they are most likely to succeed.
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Does a tax consultant role qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes. Tax consulting qualifies as a specialty occupation because it typically requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for tax consultant roles consistently, particularly when the job description specifies the degree requirement rather than treating any bachelor's degree as sufficient.
Which employers sponsor tax consultants most often?
The Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, are among the most active sponsors for tax consultant roles. Regional firms such as RSM, Grant Thornton, and BDO also sponsor regularly. Corporate tax departments at large multinationals are another common source of sponsorship. You can search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to narrow your list.
Can I get a tax consultant job sponsored on an E-3 visa instead of H-1B?
If you hold Australian citizenship, yes. The E-3 visa covers specialty occupations, and tax consulting qualifies. Unlike the H-1B, the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap that causes practical shortages. You apply through a U.S. consulate in Australia after your employer files a Labor Condition Application, and most applicants receive their visa within two to four weeks of the interview.
What degree do I need for a tax consultant visa sponsorship application to succeed?
A bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or economics is the standard baseline. Some employers also accept degrees in business with a concentration in accounting, provided the coursework is documented. A CPA license or master's in taxation can substitute for or supplement an undergraduate degree that doesn't align perfectly with the specific tax role being sponsored.
How does the H-1B lottery affect tax consultant job offers?
Tax consultant roles at cap-subject employers are subject to the H-1B lottery, which runs in March each year. Selection is not guaranteed, and unsuccessful applicants must wait for the next cycle. Some employers, including universities and certain nonprofits, are cap-exempt and can file year-round. If you're on OPT, your employer may be able to file during a future lottery while you continue working.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Consultant jobs?
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.
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