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Certified Public Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. CPA positions consistently meet the specialty occupation and advanced-degree criteria that support permanent residency sponsorship at both preference levels.
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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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Verify your CPA license transfers across states
Each state board sets its own CPA licensing requirements, and some employers require an active license in their state before filing PERM. Confirm reciprocity rules early so a credential gap doesn't stall your petition after an offer.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations, and financial services companies file PERM petitions regularly for foreign CPAs. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by green card sponsorship history so you're applying where permanent sponsorship is already an established practice.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before your employer files
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent, while EB-3 covers professionals with a standard bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney will classify your CPA role at filing, and the category determines your priority date and wait time, so align on this before PERM begins.
Benchmark your salary against the OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage level DOL certifies for your CPA job title and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search using the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for accountants before negotiating your offer to avoid a wage deficiency that forces an amended petition.
Gather foreign credential evaluations before PERM starts
If your accounting degree was earned outside the U.S., your employer's PERM documentation must include a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. Arrange this before your employer begins the mandatory recruitment period, since DOL audit requests can surface months after filing.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
Once USCIS approves your I-140 immigrant petition, you may be able to file I-485 adjustment of status at the same time if a visa number is immediately available. For EB-3 applicants from most countries, this concurrent filing path can meaningfully shorten your total wait to a green card.
Green Card Certified Public Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CPA role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CPA positions can qualify at both levels. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when you hold a U.S. CPA license combined with substantial experience that meets the advanced-degree standard. EB-3 covers positions requiring a standard four-year bachelor's degree in accounting. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the job description and your credentials before filing the PERM application with DOL.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for CPAs?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and requires navigating an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no lottery. At the EB-3 level, many nationalities face a priority date backlog, but once your I-140 is approved, your place in line is secured even if you change employers under AC21 portability rules after 180 days.
How long does the full PERM-to-green-card process take for a CPA?
The PERM labor certification stage alone typically runs six to twelve months at DOL, not counting any audit. After DOL certification, USCIS reviews the I-140 immigrant petition, which can take several additional months without premium processing. For applicants from countries with backlogged priority dates, the total timeline from PERM filing to a green card can extend several years. Applicants from most countries outside China and India often move through the queue faster.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
Gather official transcripts, a foreign credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the U.S., copies of your CPA license from any state where you hold active licensure, and detailed employment records showing dates, titles, and duties for any experience years your employer plans to claim. DOL audits often request this documentation, and delays in producing it can extend certification timelines significantly.
Where can I find CPA jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search CPA roles specifically filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship, so you're not guessing which employers are open to PERM. Focusing your search this way saves significant time, since many accounting postings don't advertise sponsorship explicitly even when the employer has a documented history of filing PERM petitions for foreign accounting professionals.