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Bookkeeper roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. Some candidates with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance may qualify under EB-2. The process leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Bookkeeper
Document your accounting credentials thoroughly
PERM requires your employer to verify you meet the minimum job requirements. Gather transcripts, professional certifications like CPA or bookkeeping credentials, and employment letters that spell out your specific duties and software proficiencies before applying.
Search Migrate Mate for sponsoring bookkeeper roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter bookkeeper openings by employers with active green card filing history. This saves you from cold-applying to firms with no PERM experience and puts you in front of employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Target mid-size accounting firms over solo practices
Solo practitioners and very small CPA firms rarely have the HR infrastructure or legal budget to manage PERM filings. Mid-size regional firms and corporate accounting departments sponsor more consistently and have established relationships with immigration counsel.
Confirm the offered wage meets OFLC prevailing rates
Before accepting an offer, cross-check the salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your job zone and location. PERM certification requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, and a below-threshold offer will stall the entire filing.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires DOL-mandated recruitment steps that take 60 to 90 days before the employer can even file. Ask during the offer stage whether they've started or can start this process, since delays there push back your I-140 and adjustment of status filing dates.
Understand EB-2 eligibility if you hold an advanced degree
Bookkeepers with a master's degree in accounting or finance, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, may qualify under EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 can offer shorter priority date waits for some nationalities, so confirm your degree classification with your sponsoring employer's immigration attorney.
Green Card Bookkeeper: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bookkeeper role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most bookkeeper positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, it may also qualify under EB-3 professionals. Candidates holding a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials could qualify under EB-2, though the employer must structure the job requirements accordingly in the PERM filing.
How is the green card sponsorship process different from H-1B for bookkeeper roles?
The EB-3 green card path through PERM has no annual lottery and is permanent rather than temporary. H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation determination and subjects you to a random selection lottery each year. PERM takes longer overall, often 18 to 36 months or more from start to green card approval, but results in lawful permanent residency and isn't subject to the cap anxieties that affect H-1B holders each spring.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for bookkeeper positions?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with the DOL, which requires them to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. This recruitment period alone takes 60 to 90 days. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you can then pursue adjustment of status or consular processing depending on your current immigration situation.
How do I find bookkeeper employers that actually sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify bookkeeper openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Many employers are willing to sponsor but don't advertise it prominently, and smaller firms may not have filed before but will consider it for the right candidate. Targeting mid-size accounting firms, corporate finance departments, and regional CPA firms tends to yield the strongest sponsorship pipeline.
Can my bookkeeper job title affect my priority date or green card timeline?
Your job title itself doesn't determine your priority date, but your country of birth does. For candidates born in India or China, EB-3 priority date backlogs can extend wait times by years even after PERM and I-140 approval. Candidates born in most other countries typically see much shorter waits. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin that shows current priority dates by category and country, which your employer's immigration attorney should track throughout the process.