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Get Access To All JobsJoining 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.
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
Requirements
- 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.
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.
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
Requirements
- 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 Specialist
Target public accounting firms first
The Big Four and regional CPA firms sponsor Tax Specialists at higher rates than most employers. They have established immigration processes, dedicated HR support for visa filings, and recurring H-1B petition cycles tied to their annual hiring timelines.
Align your degree to the role description
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the tax work being performed. A degree in accounting, finance, or taxation is ideal. A general business degree with no tax coursework creates specialty occupation risk during adjudication.
Get CPA-eligible or licensed before applying
CPA licensure or active CPA exam progress signals to employers you are serious and reduces their perceived risk of sponsoring you. Many firms sponsor candidates already sitting for the exam, not just those who have passed it.
Emphasize specialized tax knowledge in applications
Generalist profiles are harder to sponsor. Roles focused on international tax, transfer pricing, state and local tax, or tax technology are more defensible as specialty occupations, strengthening both your application and the employer's H-1B petition.
Understand the LCA and prevailing wage process
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before sponsoring you. The LCA certifies the offered position meets prevailing wage standards for your location, which protects both you and them throughout the process.
Browse open roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings to show only employers actively willing to sponsor visas. Searching by Tax Specialist roles there saves significant time compared to filtering through postings that never disclose their sponsorship policies upfront.
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Does a Tax Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, Tax Specialist roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because the work requires theoretical and practical application of accounting and tax law, typically demanding at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or finance. Roles with narrower specializations, such as international tax or transfer pricing, are easier to defend during USCIS adjudication than broad generalist tax positions.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Tax Specialist on a visa?
Public accounting firms, particularly large regional and national firms, sponsor Tax Specialists at consistently high rates. Corporate tax departments at Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and technology companies with complex international structures also file regularly. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for this role directly on Migrate Mate, which only surfaces employers open to visa sponsorship.
Does my degree have to be in accounting specifically to get sponsored?
Not strictly, but it needs to relate directly to the tax work being performed. Accounting, taxation, and finance degrees are the strongest options. Economics or business degrees are sometimes accepted when paired with relevant coursework or professional credentials like the CPA. A degree in an unrelated field significantly weakens the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates during H-1B adjudication.
Can I get sponsored as a Tax Specialist on OPT before the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Many employers hire Tax Specialists on F-1 OPT, which provides 12 months of work authorization, or STEM OPT if your degree qualifies for the 24-month extension. Accounting degrees do not typically qualify as STEM, but some finance and quantitative programs do. During OPT, your employer files your H-1B registration in March for the following October start date, giving you a defined sponsorship runway.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sponsorship timelines for Tax Specialists?
USCIS selects H-1B registrations through a lottery in March each year, with roughly a 25 percent selection rate in recent years. If selected, your employer files the full petition by June, and work authorization begins October 1. Tax Specialists not selected can remain on OPT if still within their authorized period, explore cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research organizations, or consider alternative visas depending on their nationality.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Specialist 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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