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Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. CPA credentials, a master's in accounting, or a bachelor's plus progressive experience all support strong sponsorship cases.
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INTRODUCTION
The Accountant will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions for the assigned business area. This role will support the preparation of forecasts, help establish processes and guidelines to assist with the budgeting process. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining key reporting inputs, monitoring cost drivers, and supporting process improvements to strengthen financial performance and business decision-making. A strong understanding of accounting principles and collaboration with cross-functional partners is an integral part of this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Supporting weekly and monthly close activities
- Reporting and providing insight to monthly operation results
- Supporting all production reporting and inventory functions
- Reporting and analysis of Cost Savings and/or Cost reduction activities
- Providing financial analysis and cost estimates in support of new product development or cost reductions
- Prepare and track Capital Investment Requests (CIRs) in alignment with Tyson financial approval processes
- Participating in Annual Operating Plan
- Aiding in preparation of financial forecasts
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting
- Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Supporting LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate
- Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience: 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program is equivalent to one year of professional experience for entry-level Finance & Accounting roles, based on completion of both operations and F&A training components.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, UKG) preferred.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Supervisory: May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.
- Travel: Minimal.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE:
Yes
WORK SHIFT:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accountant
Match your credentials to the right EB category
A U.S.-equivalent bachelor's in accounting places you in EB-3, while a master's degree or CPA licensure can support an EB-2 filing. Confirm your foreign degree equivalency with a credential evaluation before starting any PERM application.
Use OFLC data to assess employer viability
Search the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code 13-2011 to see which employers have filed PERM applications for accountant roles in your target metro. Employers with recent filings are far more likely to already have sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface accounting employers who have completed the PERM process before. This cuts the prospecting time most candidates waste targeting firms that have never sponsored a green card.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask the employer to commit to a PERM filing start date in writing before you sign. Accounting firms sometimes delay initiating the process for years after hiring, and having a documented timeline protects you from indefinite waiting.
Understand how the PERM job description affects you
DOL requires that the PERM job description match your actual duties, not an idealized version. If your employer writes requirements you do not meet today, it can invalidate the application. Review the draft with your employer's immigration counsel before submission.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For EB-3 applicants from India or China, backlogs can run decades, so monitoring the monthly Visa Bulletin from day one matters.
Green Card Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Accountant positions typically qualify for EB-3 under the professional worker category, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or the candidate holds a CPA with substantial specialized experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney documents the minimum requirements during PERM, so the job description is critical to getting the category right.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for accountants?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery at the petition stage, so your employer can file an I-140 at any time. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline: PERM alone typically takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and a priority date wait that varies significantly by country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for an accounting role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. DOL then reviews the application and, if certified, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM-to-I-140 stage generally runs nine to eighteen months before you can even apply for adjustment of status.
How do I find accounting employers who have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter accounting job listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you are applying to firms that have already completed the PERM process at least once. Targeting experienced sponsors reduces the risk of an employer starting the process and abandoning it midway due to unfamiliarity with DOL requirements or legal costs.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am on H-1B status?
Yes. Concurrent H-1B status and an active PERM case are standard practice. Filing the PERM while you are on H-1B gives you AC21 portability protections once your I-140 is approved and you have waited 180 days, letting you change employers in a similar accounting role without losing your priority date.