Tax Supervisor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Tax Supervisor roles attract H-1B visa sponsorship from public accounting firms, multinational corporations, and financial services companies. You'll need a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and CPA credentials significantly strengthen your petition. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before you can begin work.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you interested in becoming a valued member of a remarkable team and firm? A place where your talents can shine as you assist clients in improving their financial, tax, and business aspects? Are you seeking a collaborative, innovative, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded?
Look no further! With over 100 years in the industry, our firm serves clients locally and globally. Our expertise extends across a wide array of industries, ensuring that we can cater to the unique needs of clients from diverse sectors.
Join our team and experience a collaborative and enriching work environment. With an emphasis on continuous technical training and the development of essential skills, we prioritize your success by providing the tools and resources needed to thrive in the world of public accounting!
Job Summary:
The Supervisor (Tax) has responsibility for conducting client engagements. Assists in projects as required by Managers, Directors, and Partners. Meets client’s needs and concerns. Promotes teamwork and works as team member. Prepares correspondence accurately and in a timely manner. Prepares work-papers with definitive conclusions.
Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tax Preparation and Financial Reporting
- Assumes substantial responsibility for compiled, reviewed, or audit and tax engagements.
- Possesses critical thinking skills for problem solving and effectively communicates solutions to problems.
- Provides meaningful recommendations for clients, if applicable.
- Stays current on accounting and tax law matters.
Client Relationship Management
- Provides meaningful recommendations for clients, if applicable.
- Drafts clear written documentation.
- Provides a high level of professional service and quality.
- Addresses any and all client concerns in a timely manner.
- Utilizes Firm resources in providing “full service” to our clients.
- Participates in networking functions.
Supervisory Functions
- Delegates assignments and monitors progress of work.
- Reviews work of associates and senior associates.
- Provides feedback and direction.
- Motivates the team to maintain high standards of productivity and quality.
- Provides on-the-job training to ensure a high level of skills among team members.
- Problem solves any issues with productivity or skill.
- Provides onboarding functions for new associates to ensure knowledge and skills are developed.
- Alerts the manager about any infraction of standards of conduct or performance issues and ensures a high level of staff morale and productivity.
Administrative Tasks
- Works independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Follows all policies and procedures established by the Firm.
- Enters time daily to ensure current and accurate tracking of hours.
- Assigns hours to each client to ensure accurate billing.
- Follows safety rules according to the Firm's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Marginal Functions
- Accepts special projects as assigned.
Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, the individual must possess the following education, licenses and certifications, experience, and skills.
Education
- Minimum Education required: Bachelor’s degree.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPA Certification.
Experience
- Minimum Experience required: 4+ years of experience in public accounting.
Technical Skills
- High level understanding of accounting theory and accounting practices.
- High level understanding of the rules, regulations, and code of conduct.
- High level familiarity with pertinent IRC (Internal Revenue Code) sections and regulations.
- High proficiency in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, and other tax returns prepared by the Firm.
- High organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- High ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- High level of PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
- High level of proficiency with various accounting systems.
Interpersonal Skills
- High level of enthusiasm to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet and exceed expectations for internal and external clients.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, able to work with minimal direction in a high pressure environment.
- Works independently and is self-motivated to complete tasks and assignments with a minimum amount of supervision and is flexible to accept tasks and projects.
- Upholds the professional standards of conduct for respectful behavior and demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity.
- Ability to use independent judgment in determining procedures and processes.
- Ability to work with all levels of management and non-management staff.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Unlimited PTO for qualified employees!
- Generous health and welfare benefits
- Focus on work/life balance
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunity to work with a friendly and supportive team
- Strong mentoring program with a focus on the success of each team member
The compensation for this position ranges from $90,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, licensure, and certifications.
Are you interested in becoming a valued member of a remarkable team and firm? A place where your talents can shine as you assist clients in improving their financial, tax, and business aspects? Are you seeking a collaborative, innovative, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded?
Look no further! With over 100 years in the industry, our firm serves clients locally and globally. Our expertise extends across a wide array of industries, ensuring that we can cater to the unique needs of clients from diverse sectors.
Join our team and experience a collaborative and enriching work environment. With an emphasis on continuous technical training and the development of essential skills, we prioritize your success by providing the tools and resources needed to thrive in the world of public accounting!
Job Summary:
The Supervisor (Tax) has responsibility for conducting client engagements. Assists in projects as required by Managers, Directors, and Partners. Meets client’s needs and concerns. Promotes teamwork and works as team member. Prepares correspondence accurately and in a timely manner. Prepares work-papers with definitive conclusions.
Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tax Preparation and Financial Reporting
- Assumes substantial responsibility for compiled, reviewed, or audit and tax engagements.
- Possesses critical thinking skills for problem solving and effectively communicates solutions to problems.
- Provides meaningful recommendations for clients, if applicable.
- Stays current on accounting and tax law matters.
Client Relationship Management
- Provides meaningful recommendations for clients, if applicable.
- Drafts clear written documentation.
- Provides a high level of professional service and quality.
- Addresses any and all client concerns in a timely manner.
- Utilizes Firm resources in providing “full service” to our clients.
- Participates in networking functions.
Supervisory Functions
- Delegates assignments and monitors progress of work.
- Reviews work of associates and senior associates.
- Provides feedback and direction.
- Motivates the team to maintain high standards of productivity and quality.
- Provides on-the-job training to ensure a high level of skills among team members.
- Problem solves any issues with productivity or skill.
- Provides onboarding functions for new associates to ensure knowledge and skills are developed.
- Alerts the manager about any infraction of standards of conduct or performance issues and ensures a high level of staff morale and productivity.
Administrative Tasks
- Works independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Follows all policies and procedures established by the Firm.
- Enters time daily to ensure current and accurate tracking of hours.
- Assigns hours to each client to ensure accurate billing.
- Follows safety rules according to the Firm's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Marginal Functions
- Accepts special projects as assigned.
Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, the individual must possess the following education, licenses and certifications, experience, and skills.
Education
- Minimum Education required: Bachelor’s degree.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPA Certification.
Experience
- Minimum Experience required: 4+ years of experience in public accounting.
Technical Skills
- High level understanding of accounting theory and accounting practices.
- High level understanding of the rules, regulations, and code of conduct.
- High level familiarity with pertinent IRC (Internal Revenue Code) sections and regulations.
- High proficiency in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, and other tax returns prepared by the Firm.
- High organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- High ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- High level of PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
- High level of proficiency with various accounting systems.
Interpersonal Skills
- High level of enthusiasm to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet and exceed expectations for internal and external clients.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, able to work with minimal direction in a high pressure environment.
- Works independently and is self-motivated to complete tasks and assignments with a minimum amount of supervision and is flexible to accept tasks and projects.
- Upholds the professional standards of conduct for respectful behavior and demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity.
- Ability to use independent judgment in determining procedures and processes.
- Ability to work with all levels of management and non-management staff.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Unlimited PTO for qualified employees!
- Generous health and welfare benefits
- Focus on work/life balance
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunity to work with a friendly and supportive team
- Strong mentoring program with a focus on the success of each team member
The compensation for this position ranges from $90,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, licensure, and certifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Tax Supervisor Jobs
Align your CPA status with petition timing
H-1B petitions for Tax Supervisor roles are stronger when your CPA license is active before filing. Employers filing an LCA must certify your role as a specialty occupation, and an unlicensed candidate can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Target firms with dedicated tax practices
Public accounting firms with dedicated federal, state, and international tax practices file H-1B petitions routinely for supervisor-level roles. Regional firms that handle multinational clients are especially consistent sponsors because tax complexity justifies the specialty occupation classification.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role before the LCA is certified. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your city and the Tax Supervisor occupation category so you're negotiating from an informed baseline.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for tax and accounting roles. This filters out firms that have never sponsored, letting you focus your applications on companies where the internal process already exists.
Prepare your credential evaluation before the offer stage
If your accounting degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before you receive an offer. Employers filing the I-129 petition with USCIS need documentation showing your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in accounting or a related field.
Understand PERM implications if green card talks start
Some Tax Supervisor sponsors will begin PERM labor certification alongside or shortly after your H-1B approval. The PERM process requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available, so your employer must run recruitment steps that can take several months before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Tax Supervisor positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation definition. However, if a job description lists broad management duties without emphasizing technical tax expertise, the employer may need to document the degree requirement more carefully to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Which visa types are realistic for a Tax Supervisor seeking U.S. sponsorship?
The H-1B is the primary path for most Tax Supervisor candidates, covering specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN visa status under the USMCA, as accountants are listed on the qualifying profession list. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa. Longer term, EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories apply for roles requiring advanced degrees or at least two years of experience.
Does holding a CPA license improve my H-1B approval odds as a Tax Supervisor?
A CPA license strengthens your petition by reinforcing that the role demands specialized knowledge beyond a generalist degree. USCIS looks at both the job requirements and your credentials when evaluating specialty occupation status. While a CPA isn't always mandatory, it reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence challenging whether the position genuinely requires a specific bachelor's-level field of study.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Tax Supervisor roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Tax Supervisor positions from employers with verified sponsorship history. This saves time by showing you companies that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for accounting and tax roles, rather than applying broadly and discovering a firm has never sponsored after several rounds of interviews.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-year as a Tax Supervisor?
Yes. If you're already in H-1B status, a new employer can file a transfer petition with USCIS and you can begin work once the petition is received, without waiting for approval. Tax season timing matters here: many firms are reluctant to onboard mid-busy-season, so targeting offers that start after April can make the transition smoother for both sides.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Supervisor 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.