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Accounting Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. Sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status.
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The Accounting Analyst reports to the Accounting Team Lead and is responsible for overseeing the overall general ledger and accounting related activities related to assigned Sysco entities and accounts. They ensure timely completion of close related activities and manage risk based on exception reporting.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible to review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations as prepared by the Global Staff Accountant to lower risk and ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
- Responsible to review and approve medium to high risk journal entries as prepared by the Global Staff Accountant
- Act as the escalation point of contact for the Sysco entities on the balance sheet accounts assigned
- Overall responsibility for month-end task list, including BPC reporting packages for financial consolidation, on assigned accounts and entities to ensure all period close activities are completed on time and accurately
- Regularly attend key stakeholder meetings to discuss open risks and develop action plans to resolve
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Develops and performs analytics on key accounts to drive resolution, create efficiencies in reviews, provide entity wide visibility, and reduce overall risk
- Responsible for understanding and applying the Financial & Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM) and suggesting additions and/or updates where necessary
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Review and provide feedback to the SBS Global team regarding Reconciliations, Journal Entries and other assigned tasks
- Review and approve SOPs prepared by Global Staff Accountants; ensure the accuracy of current SOPs and assist Global Staff Accountants to revise if needed
- Mentor new Accounting Analysts at SBS and Staff Accountants at SBS Global team members on Sysco Accounting processes and culture
- Suggest process improvements and works with upstream process owners to streamline the end-to-end processes
- Support the Accounting Team Lead on overall team management where necessary
- Complete special projects as necessary
- Ensures adherence to department goals/metrics, Internal Audit reports, and SLAs
Education/Experience:
- 5 years Accounting or related experience required
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required
Skills:
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze and reconcile reports
- Ability to find & resolve discrepancies
- Able to work cross-functionally to solve problems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and specialized accounting / finance software ERP Systems (i.e., workday)
- Strong communication skills
Position Purpose:
The Accounting Analyst reports to the Accounting Team Lead and is responsible for overseeing the overall general ledger and accounting related activities related to assigned Sysco entities and accounts. They ensure timely completion of close related activities and manage risk based on exception reporting.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible to review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations as prepared by the Global Staff Accountant to lower risk and ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
- Responsible to review and approve medium to high risk journal entries as prepared by the Global Staff Accountant
- Act as the escalation point of contact for the Sysco entities on the balance sheet accounts assigned
- Overall responsibility for month-end task list, including BPC reporting packages for financial consolidation, on assigned accounts and entities to ensure all period close activities are completed on time and accurately
- Regularly attend key stakeholder meetings to discuss open risks and develop action plans to resolve
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Develops and performs analytics on key accounts to drive resolution, create efficiencies in reviews, provide entity wide visibility, and reduce overall risk
- Responsible for understanding and applying the Financial & Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM) and suggesting additions and/or updates where necessary
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Review and provide feedback to the SBS Global team regarding Reconciliations, Journal Entries and other assigned tasks
- Review and approve SOPs prepared by Global Staff Accountants; ensure the accuracy of current SOPs and assist Global Staff Accountants to revise if needed
- Mentor new Accounting Analysts at SBS and Staff Accountants at SBS Global team members on Sysco Accounting processes and culture
- Suggest process improvements and works with upstream process owners to streamline the end-to-end processes
- Support the Accounting Team Lead on overall team management where necessary
- Complete special projects as necessary
- Ensures adherence to department goals/metrics, Internal Audit reports, and SLAs
Education/Experience:
- 5 years Accounting or related experience required
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required
Skills:
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze and reconcile reports
- Ability to find & resolve discrepancies
- Able to work cross-functionally to solve problems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and specialized accounting / finance software ERP Systems (i.e., workday)
- Strong communication skills
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accounting Analyst
Verify your degree field matches the role
PERM labor certifications for Accounting Analyst positions typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. A degree in general business may not satisfy the employer's stated minimum requirements, which DOL auditors scrutinize closely.
Search employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Accounting Analyst openings by employers who have filed PERM applications for this job title, so you target companies already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 process rather than educating a reluctant HR department from scratch.
Request the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic location and job zone. Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know whether your offer satisfies Level I through Level IV wage requirements for Accounting Analyst roles in that metro area.
Distinguish EB-3 from H-1B when approaching employers
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, no cap-related uncertainty at the petition stage, and leads to permanent residency. Framing it this way in early conversations reduces employer hesitation driven by H-1B complexity or timing concerns.
Secure your CPA or CMA credentials before PERM starts
If the employer's PERM job description lists a CPA or CMA as a preferred or required qualification, having those credentials documented before the recruitment phase strengthens your profile and reduces the risk of a DOL audit challenging whether you meet the minimum requirements.
Align your I-485 timing with your priority date
After USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Applicants from countries with backlogged EB-3 queues should track the monthly Visa Bulletin so they know exactly when concurrent filing becomes available.
Green Card Accounting Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Accounting Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Accounting Analyst positions most commonly qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in accounting, finance, or a related field. EB-2 is available if the employer can justify that the role requires an advanced degree, or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, though NIW self-petitions are uncommon for standard analyst roles.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Accounting Analyst?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery and capped at 85,000 slots, with no guarantee of selection. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery and no annual petition cap, though visa number availability varies by country of birth. The trade-off is timeline: PERM and I-140 together typically take one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, whereas an approved H-1B allows you to start work immediately.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that they conducted good-faith recruitment, found no qualified U.S. applicant, and that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for an Accounting Analyst in your location. DOL reviews the application and may audit the employer's recruitment records. Once PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How can I find Accounting Analyst jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Accounting Analyst positions filtered by employers with PERM filing history in this occupation. That approach surfaces companies that have already sponsored workers in this role, which means shorter conversations about feasibility and a higher chance the HR team understands the PERM and I-140 process before you bring it up.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm on OPT or an H-1B?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification regardless of your current nonimmigrant status. If you're on OPT, your employer should start the process early since PERM and I-140 together can take longer than a typical OPT authorization period. H-1B holders have more flexibility because H-1B extensions beyond six years are available once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is within one year of becoming current under the Visa Bulletin.