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Accounting Associate roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled professional positions, and many employers file PERM labor certifications for candidates with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Understanding where your credentials fit within EB-2 versus EB-3 pathways helps you target sponsorship-ready employers more precisely.
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The overall purpose of this job is to provide support to the accounting management team with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. The Accountant handles day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including journal entries, financial technology systems, and other finance-related administration, and ensures all financial analyses are reconciled and reported on time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The essential job functions and duties described below may not be the only requirements of the position. It may be necessary to follow other instructions or perform other related duties required by the company.
- Preparation of general ledgers in Microsoft Dynamics SL, includes accounts payable coding in Altec DocLink and some billing
- Preparation of financial statements in FYISoft
- Preparation of various monthly analysis and account reconciliations
- Provides information and support for the use in the preparation of tax returns
- May include preparation of tax and book depreciation
- Preparation of cash flow supporting schedules
- Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of various federal and state regulatory filings
- Assist in preparation of subsidiary and/or consolidated annual financial statements with footnotes
- Prepare monthly financial statements including ensuring that accounts payable cash receipts, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions are recorded properly
- Perform timely, accurate, month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
- Ensure that all finance and accounting operations comply with GAAP and applicable federal and state laws and regulations
- Perform fiscal year-end close activities and support external auditors
- Participate in and lead cross-training as identified
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Any other regulatory reporting projects or duties that may be assigned
Job Qualifications:
Education/Experience – Bachelor’s degree in accounting or bachelor’s degree in other related field with accounting experience required. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in general ledger accounting. Must be proficient in the use of Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Requires the ability to understand accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. Requires skills of accuracy and precise attention to detail. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
TEC is a communications company with a vision of connecting customers to the world and strengthening the communities we serve. As a family owned and operated business, we value your success and personal growth within the company. We strive to strengthen employees, build customer relationships, expand our fiber network, and increase profitability so that we can reinvest in our employees, company, and communities that we serve. As an Accountant, you’ll join an elite team that is connecting rural Americans with dedicated fiber broadband services.
With over 100 years in business, TEC is an established innovative communications leader. In the early to mid-1900s, TEC connected countless people to the telephone for the first time. And today, we are accelerating access to high-quality, reliable internet solutions for communities that need it most. With offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana, we are playing a major role in the largest internet infrastructure buildout in the history of our country, and you can be a part of this exciting time.
TEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other category protected by applicable Federal, State, or local laws, except where age and gender are essential bona fide occupational requirements, or where disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification. Furthermore, Equal Employment Opportunity will be provided for qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era as well as other protected veterans. TEC is committed to the idea that all employees must be treated with dignity and respect. Each and every employee is expected to help maintain a nondiscriminatory workplace.
BASIC POSITION SUMMARY:
The overall purpose of this job is to provide support to the accounting management team with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. The Accountant handles day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including journal entries, financial technology systems, and other finance-related administration, and ensures all financial analyses are reconciled and reported on time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The essential job functions and duties described below may not be the only requirements of the position. It may be necessary to follow other instructions or perform other related duties required by the company.
- Preparation of general ledgers in Microsoft Dynamics SL, includes accounts payable coding in Altec DocLink and some billing
- Preparation of financial statements in FYISoft
- Preparation of various monthly analysis and account reconciliations
- Provides information and support for the use in the preparation of tax returns
- May include preparation of tax and book depreciation
- Preparation of cash flow supporting schedules
- Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of various federal and state regulatory filings
- Assist in preparation of subsidiary and/or consolidated annual financial statements with footnotes
- Prepare monthly financial statements including ensuring that accounts payable cash receipts, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions are recorded properly
- Perform timely, accurate, month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
- Ensure that all finance and accounting operations comply with GAAP and applicable federal and state laws and regulations
- Perform fiscal year-end close activities and support external auditors
- Participate in and lead cross-training as identified
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Any other regulatory reporting projects or duties that may be assigned
Job Qualifications:
Education/Experience – Bachelor’s degree in accounting or bachelor’s degree in other related field with accounting experience required. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in general ledger accounting. Must be proficient in the use of Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Requires the ability to understand accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. Requires skills of accuracy and precise attention to detail. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
TEC is a communications company with a vision of connecting customers to the world and strengthening the communities we serve. As a family owned and operated business, we value your success and personal growth within the company. We strive to strengthen employees, build customer relationships, expand our fiber network, and increase profitability so that we can reinvest in our employees, company, and communities that we serve. As an Accountant, you’ll join an elite team that is connecting rural Americans with dedicated fiber broadband services.
With over 100 years in business, TEC is an established innovative communications leader. In the early to mid-1900s, TEC connected countless people to the telephone for the first time. And today, we are accelerating access to high-quality, reliable internet solutions for communities that need it most. With offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana, we are playing a major role in the largest internet infrastructure buildout in the history of our country, and you can be a part of this exciting time.
TEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other category protected by applicable Federal, State, or local laws, except where age and gender are essential bona fide occupational requirements, or where disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification. Furthermore, Equal Employment Opportunity will be provided for qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era as well as other protected veterans. TEC is committed to the idea that all employees must be treated with dignity and respect. Each and every employee is expected to help maintain a nondiscriminatory workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accounting Associate
Align your credentials to the right EB tier
A bachelor's degree in accounting typically qualifies under EB-3, but a master's or CPA designation can support an EB-2 petition. Clarify which tier applies before targeting employers so you're negotiating the right sponsorship track from the start.
Research prevailing wage before salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered salary to meet DOL prevailing wage levels for the specific job location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for Accounting Associate roles in your target city before any offer conversation.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Accounting Associates at mid-size and large companies in manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services sectors file PERM regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified green card sponsorship history for accounting roles specifically.
Confirm the job description matches PERM requirements
PERM filings require the employer to document a specific minimum requirement for the role. If a job posting lists only a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required, that ambiguity can create issues during the DOL audit stage.
Ask about priority date policy during the offer stage
EB-3 for most countries outside India and China has no meaningful backlog, so priority date matters less. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they file I-140 concurrently with PERM approval or wait, since that gap affects your timeline to adjustment of status.
Verify credential equivalency if your degree is foreign
USCIS evaluates foreign accounting degrees against U.S. bachelor's degree standards during I-140 adjudication. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized agency that maps your degree to a U.S. accounting bachelor's prevents avoidable Requests for Evidence.
Green Card Accounting Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Accounting Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the employer can document that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree, or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, which is uncommon for standard associate-level accounting roles.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for accounting roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year, and subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency, and doesn't depend on a random selection process. The tradeoff is time: PERM and I-140 adjudication typically add 12 to 24 months before you can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM process look like for an Accounting Associate position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. This involves a mandatory recruitment period, posting the job publicly, and documenting all applicants. After certification, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status once your priority date is current.
How can I find Accounting Associate jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Accounting Associate roles at employers with verified PERM filing history. This filters out the majority of postings where sponsorship is unlikely and focuses your applications on companies that have successfully sponsored accounting professionals for employment-based green cards before.
Can a foreign accounting degree satisfy PERM and I-140 requirements?
Yes, provided a credential evaluation confirms it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized agencies. If your degree is in a different discipline but you have substantial accounting experience, the O*NET profile for this occupation and DOL guidance on equivalent experience may support your case, though employer documentation is key.