Tax Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Tax Specialists are consistently sponsored under the H-1B visa, which requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, taxation, or a related field. Employers across public accounting firms, financial services, and Fortune 500 corporations regularly file petitions for this role. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard. Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor. We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of Atlanta’s top companies. If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named an “AJC Top Workplace” and a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.
SUMMARY
This is a blended role that will shift in focus throughout the year based on business needs. During busy season, this individual will perform billable client work similar to our Tax Seniors, supporting client engagements and contributing to the team’s workload. During the non-busy season, the focus will shift toward training, onboarding, and developing team members, along with other internal initiatives and process improvements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Training Design & Delivery
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of tax training programs for new hires, experienced staff, and acquisition team members.
- Facilitate and support virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and learning events.
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Serve as a resource for employees seeking training information, guidance, and learning resources.
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New Hire & Acquisition Integration
- Help develop and maintain onboarding materials, learning plans, and training schedules.
- Monitor onboarding progress and provide support to employees throughout their transition and learning journey.
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Assist with the coordination and delivery of orientation and training activities to ensure a successful onboarding experience.
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Curriculum Development
- Collaborate with the Manager of Tax Training & Education, subject matter experts, and department leaders to develop and enhance training materials.
- Ensure training content remains accurate, current, and consistent with firm processes, policies, and best practices.
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Help identify opportunities for new training content based on employee feedback, industry changes, and business needs.
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Program Management & Evaluation
- Assist with the management of the annual tax training calendar and with the evaluation of training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback; use results to improve future sessions.
- Support compliance with CPE requirements, including attendance tracking, documentation, and reporting requirements.
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Prepare communications related to training programs, educational opportunities, deadlines, and learning resources.
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Technology & Tools
- Assist in maintaining training platforms, learning management systems, and training resource libraries.
- Partner with the Manager of Tax Training & Education to evaluate and implement tools that enhance the learning experience and training effectiveness.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Education, or related field required.
- CPA preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in a public accounting firm, with strong exposure to tax compliance and planning.
- Prior experience in training, instructional design, or staff development is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations affecting individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and tax preparation software (e.g., Sure prep, Tax Buddy, etc.)
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools a plus.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to simplify complex tax topics for diverse learner groups.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Adaptability and sensitivity in working with acquired teams during periods of transition.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
WHY JOIN US
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development and success of our professionals. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of tax training in a collaborative, growth-focused environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and excellence in client service.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard. Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor. We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of Atlanta’s top companies. If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named an “AJC Top Workplace” and a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.
SUMMARY
This is a blended role that will shift in focus throughout the year based on business needs. During busy season, this individual will perform billable client work similar to our Tax Seniors, supporting client engagements and contributing to the team’s workload. During the non-busy season, the focus will shift toward training, onboarding, and developing team members, along with other internal initiatives and process improvements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Training Design & Delivery
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of tax training programs for new hires, experienced staff, and acquisition team members.
- Facilitate and support virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and learning events.
-
Serve as a resource for employees seeking training information, guidance, and learning resources.
-
New Hire & Acquisition Integration
- Help develop and maintain onboarding materials, learning plans, and training schedules.
- Monitor onboarding progress and provide support to employees throughout their transition and learning journey.
-
Assist with the coordination and delivery of orientation and training activities to ensure a successful onboarding experience.
-
Curriculum Development
- Collaborate with the Manager of Tax Training & Education, subject matter experts, and department leaders to develop and enhance training materials.
- Ensure training content remains accurate, current, and consistent with firm processes, policies, and best practices.
-
Help identify opportunities for new training content based on employee feedback, industry changes, and business needs.
-
Program Management & Evaluation
- Assist with the management of the annual tax training calendar and with the evaluation of training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback; use results to improve future sessions.
- Support compliance with CPE requirements, including attendance tracking, documentation, and reporting requirements.
-
Prepare communications related to training programs, educational opportunities, deadlines, and learning resources.
-
Technology & Tools
- Assist in maintaining training platforms, learning management systems, and training resource libraries.
- Partner with the Manager of Tax Training & Education to evaluate and implement tools that enhance the learning experience and training effectiveness.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Education, or related field required.
- CPA preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in a public accounting firm, with strong exposure to tax compliance and planning.
- Prior experience in training, instructional design, or staff development is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations affecting individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and tax preparation software (e.g., Sure prep, Tax Buddy, etc.)
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools a plus.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to simplify complex tax topics for diverse learner groups.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Adaptability and sensitivity in working with acquired teams during periods of transition.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
WHY JOIN US
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development and success of our professionals. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of tax training in a collaborative, growth-focused environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and excellence in client service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa 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.