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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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A Day in the Life:
As a Personnel Coordinator Bookkeeper (PCB), you’ll play a vital role in supporting store operations through accurate cash handling, payroll processing, and coordination of recruiting and onboarding activities. You’ll manage daily financial transactions, maintain compliance with company policies, and assist with employee-related tasks. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys working with both numbers and people.
What you bring to the table:
- Cash Office & Bookkeeping Experience: Prior experience in cash handling, reconciliation, and financial recordkeeping.
- Payroll & HR Support: Familiarity with timekeeping systems, payroll processing, and basic HR functions including onboarding and leave tracking.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in basic math and computer systems including spreadsheets, timekeeping tools, and point-of-sale systems.
- Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and maintain accurate records.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with team members and store leadership.
- Teamwork: Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Reliability: Consistent attendance and adherence to workplace standards and policies.
- Compliance Awareness: Familiarity of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Western Union, and lottery regulations.
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Inclusive work culture built on belonging
- Competitive Wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values
- We put people first.
- We are customer driven.
- We value different perspectives.
- We raise the bar.
- We act as owners.
- We are one team.
- We build belonging.
- We are committed to a healthy future.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Certified Public Accountant
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.