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Accounting Clerk roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers complete PERM labor certification, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Some candidates with advanced accounting credentials may qualify under EB-2. Your path to permanent residency starts with finding employers who actively file employment-based petitions for this role.
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INTRODUCTION
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join the team in our New York City office.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.
YOUR TEAM.
This position is rooted within the Private Client Services practice, with a particular emphasis on serving clients in the entertainment industry. In addition to entertainers and creative professionals, our client base includes Family Offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and entrepreneurs whose financial lives often span multiple business endeavors, investments, and personal interests. We work closely with clients to provide proactive guidance and a highly customized service experience designed to support their evolving needs. The practice has a particular emphasis on supporting touring musicians and other entertainment professionals with their tax preparation and accounting needs.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a day-to-day business management partner to entertainment industry clients, providing hands-on support across their financial and operational needs.
- Support the Private Client Services Tax team in the preparation and organization of individual, trust, and estate tax engagements, including familiarity with Form 1040 and related schedules and supporting documentation.
- Manage client cash flow, budgeting, bill payment, and financial tracking, while maintaining a clear understanding of each client’s overall financial picture.
- Prepare Forms 1099 and manage related electronic filings for individual and family office clients.
- Triage, organize, and track client-provided tax documents, ensuring completeness and maintaining checklists of outstanding items for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and closely held entities.
- Assist with bookkeeping and administrative support for private client engagements, including reconciliation of financial data used for tax compliance and planning.
- Coordinate directly with tour managers, insurance representatives, attorneys, vendors, and other client representatives to address financial and business needs related to tours, contracts, insurance, and ongoing operations.
- Coordinate with tax professionals to support timely delivery of tax returns and client deliverables during peak filing seasons.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic client files in accordance with firm and PCS standards.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the PCS Tax team as needed.
- Ability to work overtime as required during peak tax deadlines.
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Ability to prepare Financial Statements from bookkeeping/accounting programs.
- Knowledge of A/R, A/P, GL, and general understanding of taxes such as payroll, sales tax, income tax.
- Must have strong attention to detail, work efficiently, and understand the importance of self-review of their work before submitting to the team.
- Must have day-to-day client exposure with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to prioritize work on several projects within a short period of time and handle the pressure of working within tight deadlines understanding the importance of being responsive.
- Strong knowledge and experience with QuickBooks, bill.com or other accounting software programs.
- 10+ years of bookkeeping experience preferred.
- Must be able to communicate positively and be a strong team player.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
In New York, the salary range for a Bookkeeper is $75,000 to $105,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Translate your credentials before applying
Foreign accounting diplomas and transcripts need official evaluation before PERM documentation begins. Get a credential assessment from a NACES-member agency so your education aligns with the U.S. bachelor's-degree equivalency that most EB-3 Accounting Clerk filings require.
Search DOL PERM data for sponsoring employers
The DOL's OFLC disclosure files list every employer that filed a PERM labor certification for Accounting Clerk roles. Filter by SOC code 43-3031 to find companies that have sponsored this exact position, not just general finance or accounting roles.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history so you're applying to employers who already file employment-based petitions. Search by role and location to identify Accounting Clerk openings with active PERM filing patterns before you spend time on applications.
Confirm the employer runs an active E-Verify account
PERM-based sponsorship requires the employer to conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment process. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify signal familiarity with federal hiring compliance, which correlates with smoother PERM filings compared to first-time sponsors navigating the process.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask the employer directly whether they'll cover PERM legal fees and I-140 filing costs. Many Accounting Clerk sponsors do, but not all put it in the offer letter by default. Get the commitment in writing before your start date, not after.
Understand EB-3 priority dates if you're from a backlogged country
India and China nationals face multi-year waits due to EB-3 per-country caps. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly for your priority date cutoff. Filing I-485 adjustment of status depends entirely on your date being current, so track this from day one.
Green Card Accounting Clerk: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Clerk role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Accounting Clerk positions fall under SOC code 43-3031 and qualify for EB-3 sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. The employer must advertise the role, demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, and then file a PERM application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS with Form I-140.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery cap, and requires the role to meet specialty occupation standards, which many Accounting Clerk positions don't satisfy. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 is permanent, has no lottery, and is focused on the PERM recruitment process rather than degree-level job complexity. The trade-off is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years or more depending on your country.
What documents should I prepare before a PERM-based employer interview?
Bring a credential evaluation confirming your foreign accounting degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, copies of transcripts translated into English, and any relevant certifications such as bookkeeping or payroll credentials. Employers initiating PERM filings need to document your qualifications as part of the DOL recruitment record, so having these ready speeds up the process on their end.
How do I find Accounting Clerk jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Accounting Clerk roles where employers have a history of filing employment-based petitions. Most general job boards don't filter by sponsorship type, so you'd otherwise need to manually cross-reference OFLC PERM disclosure data with active listings, which is time-consuming and often outdated by the time you find a match.
Can I qualify for EB-2 instead of EB-3 as an Accounting Clerk?
EB-2 is possible if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in accounting or finance, and the employer can document that requirement as a business necessity. Most Accounting Clerk postings are classified at the bachelor's level or below, which puts them squarely in EB-3 territory. Candidates with an MBA or CPA credentials in an advanced-scope role may have a viable EB-2 argument worth discussing with a qualified immigration attorney.