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Assistant Bookkeeper green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter. Finding employers experienced with this process is the critical first step.
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Who we are looking for
As a Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President, you will be
- Supervising and mentor colleagues at the associate levels.
- Managing client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals and PCAP allocations.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
- Review and/or preparation of annual tax work paper packages.
- Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents.
- Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
- Reviewing quarterly management fee calculations.
- Review and/or preparation of various client related correspondence.
- Work with database team regarding client deliverables such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices.
- Heavy client interaction on a daily basis.
- Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting firms.
- Review and/or preparation of waterfall and capital account allocations.
- Understand how to navigate through limited partnership agreement.
- Review and/or preparation of estimated tax workpapers.
- Maintain working relationship with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel.
- Ensure compliance with investment fund legal documents, i.e. partnership agreement.
- Assist accounting managers to ensure compliance with investment fund agreements and other legal documents.
- Special client projects.
- Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments
Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- At least 10 years of Fund Accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
- Working knowledge of MRI, Oracle Financials, Yardi is a plus
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Bookkeeper
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of bookkeeping experience; EB-2 requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Know which category fits your background before you target employers, since the PERM job description must match your actual qualifications exactly.
Search for verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your assistant bookkeeper job search to employers who have filed PERM applications in this occupation. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the process for comparable roles.
Check your priority date before accepting an offer
Nationals from India and China frequently face multi-year backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Before signing an offer, verify your country's current priority date in the monthly Visa Bulletin so you understand the realistic timeline to your I-485 filing stage.
Confirm the employer will cover PERM recruitment costs
PERM requires the employer to run a bona fide recruitment test, including job ads and documented applicant reviews, before DOL certifies the application. Negotiating written confirmation that the employer bears these costs protects you if the process extends beyond your initial start date.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered salary
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM certification. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the bookkeeping SOC code and your city to confirm your offer clears the threshold, since an underpaid offer will block certification.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to the same or a similar occupation without restarting PERM from scratch.
Green Card Assistant Bookkeeper: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to assistant bookkeeper roles?
Most assistant bookkeeper positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field may qualify under EB-3 professionals. EB-2 is available if you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive bookkeeping experience, but it requires PERM labor certification in either case.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a lottery and a fixed period of authorized employment. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to test the labor market, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 petition. Priority date backlogs can extend the overall timeline, but the outcome is permanent status.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for bookkeeping jobs?
PERM certification at DOL currently runs several months to over a year depending on whether the application is selected for audit. After DOL certifies PERM, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. Nationals from most countries can file an I-485 immediately once I-140 is approved, but nationals of India and China must wait for their priority date to become current, which can add years. USCIS publishes current processing times and the monthly Visa Bulletin tracks priority date movement.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for an assistant bookkeeper position?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified PERM filing history in accounting and bookkeeping occupations. Many companies that sponsor assistant bookkeepers are mid-size businesses, regional accounting firms, or large corporations with established HR and immigration processes. Targeting employers who have completed PERM for similar roles significantly improves your chances because they already understand the cost and timeline commitment.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship process starts?
Changing employers early in the process means your new employer must restart PERM from the beginning. However, if your I-140 was already approved, your priority date can carry over to the new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to transfer to the same or a similar occupation, including comparable bookkeeping or accounting roles, without losing your place in the queue.