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Accounting Intern roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available. Sponsorship at the intern level is uncommon but real, typically at firms with structured rotational programs and long-term staffing pipelines.
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We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
Join our Accounting team as an Intern and gain hands-on experience that will kickstart your career! Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you'll take on accounting projects that will challenge and grow your skills. You'll learn essential tasks like preparing journal entries, reconciling the general ledger, and managing bank activity. Plus, you'll play a key role in preparing financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. With opportunities to contribute to special projects and learn from experienced professionals, this is the perfect chance to expand your knowledge and make a tangible impact. If you're eager to learn and ready to take on new challenges, we'd love to have you on board!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist Accounts Payable with invoice processing and expense reimbursements in line with FP&A guidelines
- Collaborate with colleagues on special projects and initiatives
- Learn and assist Finance and cross-functional teams on initiatives such as month-end close, Flux analysis and account reconciliations
- Conduct research on emerging accounting issues or new regulations to ensure compliance and best practices are followed
- Respond to financial investor requests on time
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Familiarity with basic accounting concepts. Relevant coursework in accounting, finance or economics preferred
- Experience with or willingness to learn technology such as Sage, Coupa, and Google Suite preferred
- High level functioning within spreadsheets using Excel, Powerpoint, etc to drive efficiency
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented, with a focus on producing high-quality and error-free outputs
- High degree of professionalism and integrity, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with financial data.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Ability to work at our Alameda Headquarters
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $39/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. #LI-Onsite
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
About us
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
Join our Accounting team as an Intern and gain hands-on experience that will kickstart your career! Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you'll take on accounting projects that will challenge and grow your skills. You'll learn essential tasks like preparing journal entries, reconciling the general ledger, and managing bank activity. Plus, you'll play a key role in preparing financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. With opportunities to contribute to special projects and learn from experienced professionals, this is the perfect chance to expand your knowledge and make a tangible impact. If you're eager to learn and ready to take on new challenges, we'd love to have you on board!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist Accounts Payable with invoice processing and expense reimbursements in line with FP&A guidelines
- Collaborate with colleagues on special projects and initiatives
- Learn and assist Finance and cross-functional teams on initiatives such as month-end close, Flux analysis and account reconciliations
- Conduct research on emerging accounting issues or new regulations to ensure compliance and best practices are followed
- Respond to financial investor requests on time
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Familiarity with basic accounting concepts. Relevant coursework in accounting, finance or economics preferred
- Experience with or willingness to learn technology such as Sage, Coupa, and Google Suite preferred
- High level functioning within spreadsheets using Excel, Powerpoint, etc to drive efficiency
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented, with a focus on producing high-quality and error-free outputs
- High degree of professionalism and integrity, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with financial data.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Ability to work at our Alameda Headquarters
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $39/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. #LI-Onsite
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accounting Intern
Verify your degree aligns with PERM requirements
PERM requires employers to define a minimum education requirement tied to the role. For accounting interns, a bachelor's in accounting or a closely related field is the standard credential DOL expects documented in the labor certification.
Target firms with rotational sponsorship pipelines
Large public accounting firms and multinational corporations occasionally sponsor interns they intend to convert to full-time staff. Look for employers whose job postings explicitly reference long-term employment pathways or who have filed PERM applications for accounting roles before.
Search EB-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter accounting intern opportunities by employers with active green card filing history. This cuts through guesswork and surfaces companies already familiar with the PERM process for entry-level accounting roles.
Raise sponsorship timing early in negotiations
PERM timelines run 18 to 24 months before a green card is approved. Bring up sponsorship intent before accepting an offer so the employer can confirm they're prepared to initiate the process during or after your internship converts to full-time.
Confirm the role meets DOL's prevailing wage standard
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for accounting intern roles in your metro area before negotiations begin.
Check if your internship qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Most accounting intern PERM cases file under EB-3 as a professional or skilled worker. EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, which is rare at the intern level. USCIS scrutinizes degree requirements, so the job description must accurately reflect what the position demands.
Green Card Accounting Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an accounting intern role actually qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes, but it's conditional. The role must require a specific degree, the employer must intend to retain you in a permanent capacity, and the position must be full-time. Internships that convert to permanent accounting roles are the most common path. Employers with structured hire pipelines are far more likely to initiate PERM than those treating the internship as temporary.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for accounting interns?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery. EB-3 for most countries outside India and China does not face significant backlog, so the timeline from PERM approval to green card can be shorter than many applicants expect. The trade-off is that PERM takes 18 to 24 months to process before the I-140 and adjustment of status stages begin.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an accounting intern's employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes posting the position through specific DOL-approved channels, documenting all applicants, and certifying the results to DOL. The job description filed with PERM must match the actual duties and minimum requirements of the accounting intern position without being inflated or tailored to a specific candidate.
How do I find accounting intern jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Start with Migrate Mate, which filters roles by employers who have previously filed employment-based green card petitions for accounting positions. This narrows your search to companies that already understand the PERM process rather than those who would need to be educated from scratch, which significantly improves your chances of a sponsorship conversation going anywhere.
Does my O*NET occupation classification affect my green card eligibility as an accounting intern?
It can. PERM filings reference SOC codes, and O*NET classifies accounting intern roles under categories that inform the job zone and typical education requirements. If your employer files under a SOC code that typically requires only a high school diploma, DOL may question why a bachelor's degree is listed as a minimum requirement, which could complicate the certification. Accurate classification protects the application.