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Client Accounting Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a formal, multi-step process that leads to permanent residency.
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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 Client Accounting Manager
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to match the job description exactly. Get your foreign accounting degree evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator so your qualifications map cleanly to a U.S. bachelor's in accounting before your employer files.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for accounting manager roles. Companies with a pattern of PERM filings for this job title already have internal processes in place, which shortens your negotiation and onboarding timeline significantly.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
If your offer requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will file under EB-3. An EB-2 petition is available if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree. Confirm which category your employer plans to use before you accept an offer, since it affects your priority date strategy.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering job listings for green card sponsorship by role title is time-consuming on general platforms. Migrate Mate surfaces Client Accounting Manager roles from employers with documented PERM sponsorship history, letting you focus your applications where sponsorship is a real possibility rather than an unanswered question.
Prepare for the PERM audit documentation window
DOL audits PERM applications and can request supporting documents from both you and your employer. Gather your transcripts, employment verification letters, and professional licenses now so your employer's attorney can respond to a DOL audit notice within the 30-day window without delay.
Negotiate I-140 concurrent filing into your offer
Once your employer files PERM, ask them to file the I-140 immigrant petition concurrently if your priority date allows it. Concurrent filing locks in your priority date sooner, which is especially valuable if your country of birth faces EB-3 backlog at USCIS.
Green Card Client Accounting Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Accounting Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Client Accounting Manager positions qualify under EB-3 when the employer's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or if your employer can demonstrate a business necessity for an advanced-degree requirement. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements documented in the PERM application, not on your personal qualifications alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, which means selection isn't guaranteed. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification typically adds several months before USCIS even begins reviewing your I-140, and priority date backlogs can extend the wait further depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for an accounting manager role?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings and newspaper advertisements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The job description filed with DOL must match the duties you'll actually perform, and your qualifications must meet but not exceed those minimum requirements. Any discrepancy between the PERM filing and your actual background is a common audit trigger that can delay or derail the case.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for a Client Accounting Manager position?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Client Accounting Manager listings by employers with documented PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on applications where sponsorship is unlikely. You can also cross-reference the DOL's OFLC disclosure data, which shows historical PERM filings by employer name and job title.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B or other work visa?
Yes. Your employer can file PERM and the I-140 petition while you're maintaining valid status on an H-1B or another work authorization. You don't need to change status to begin the process. Once your priority date becomes current and you've been in valid status for the required period, you file for adjustment of status with USCIS to complete the green card process without leaving the country.