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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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At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you are starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. EisnerAmper is seeking a Client Accounting Manager to join our team. We are looking for a dynamic individual with the capacity to efficiently oversee multiple client accounting engagements while demonstrating proficiency in bookkeeping, reviewing general ledger, month and quarter end close, managing staff and conducting research. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the aptitude to foster professional growth among our staff. This position at EisnerAmper follows a hybrid working model and has offices available in La Jolla, California. Please note there will be travel to local La Jolla area clients for this position.
What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:
- You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
- You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
- You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
- We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create innovative solutions
- We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
- Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
What Work You Will Be Responsible For:
- Client Accounting and Outsourced Accounting for High Net Worth Individuals (HNW) and their businesses, nonprofits, and endeavors.
- Bookkeeping, family office work, private business and trust accounting, QuickBooks work, and more
- Collaborate with other members of the Outsourced Accounting team on the month and quarter-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and month-end bank/General Ledger account reconciliations and generate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and tax basis accounting.
- Work on all aspects of critical accounting operations including A/P, A/R, payroll and other general ledger accounting duties
- Identify opportunities for and assist in the design, documentation, and implementation of process improvements and increased controls to support client's growing operation.
- Responsible for training, supervising and ongoing development of associates and seniors.
- Build impactful relationships with clients and maintain relationships with firm leadership.
- Support clients in-person on site with accounting consulting, data entry, and other accounting processes and procedures.
- Develop a working knowledge of the client's business, take responsibility for completing assigned tasks, and meet client deadlines.
- Actively solicit new client relationships and participate in client/potential client seminars to expand networking opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required
- 4+ years of experience in public accounting or public/industry mix
- Active CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification
PREFERRED/Desired QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in outsourced / contract accounting roles
- Comfortable running the month-end closing process and reviewing financials in QuickBooks for multiple clients.
- QuickBooks and Bill.com/Expensify skills preferred
- Experience onboarding new clients, performing assessments of existing accounting methods, and advising on next steps.
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About our Private Client Services (PCS) Team:
The EisnerAmper Private Client Services Team connects family owned, closely held businesses and high net worth individuals with the solutions they need to reach their short- and long-term financial goals. Operating within a culture where we hold each other accountable to our standards of teamwork, creativity, and a genuine care for each other, we not only solve our clients’ problems, but offer proactive solutions for the future. As one of the largest and fastest-growing service lines at our firm, we try to make a big group feel smaller. We're known for presenting options and pathways for our employees to grow as professionals. Here, you can not only discover what you’re passionate about, but pursue it. Working with businesses of all sizes and across every industry, our typical client is atypical. Because of this, it’s important that we can think like entrepreneurs ourselves to gain a true awareness of our clients and their businesses, along with their unique operational and personal dynamics.
About EisnerAmper:
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,500 employees including 450 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.
Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com
LOCATION:
La Jolla, California
Job Description
At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you are starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. EisnerAmper is seeking a Client Accounting Manager to join our team. We are looking for a dynamic individual with the capacity to efficiently oversee multiple client accounting engagements while demonstrating proficiency in bookkeeping, reviewing general ledger, month and quarter end close, managing staff and conducting research. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the aptitude to foster professional growth among our staff. This position at EisnerAmper follows a hybrid working model and has offices available in La Jolla, California. Please note there will be travel to local La Jolla area clients for this position.
What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:
- You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
- You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
- You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
- We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create innovative solutions
- We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
- Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
What Work You Will Be Responsible For:
- Client Accounting and Outsourced Accounting for High Net Worth Individuals (HNW) and their businesses, nonprofits, and endeavors.
- Bookkeeping, family office work, private business and trust accounting, QuickBooks work, and more
- Collaborate with other members of the Outsourced Accounting team on the month and quarter-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and month-end bank/General Ledger account reconciliations and generate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and tax basis accounting.
- Work on all aspects of critical accounting operations including A/P, A/R, payroll and other general ledger accounting duties
- Identify opportunities for and assist in the design, documentation, and implementation of process improvements and increased controls to support client's growing operation.
- Responsible for training, supervising and ongoing development of associates and seniors.
- Build impactful relationships with clients and maintain relationships with firm leadership.
- Support clients in-person on site with accounting consulting, data entry, and other accounting processes and procedures.
- Develop a working knowledge of the client's business, take responsibility for completing assigned tasks, and meet client deadlines.
- Actively solicit new client relationships and participate in client/potential client seminars to expand networking opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required
- 4+ years of experience in public accounting or public/industry mix
- Active CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification
PREFERRED/Desired QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in outsourced / contract accounting roles
- Comfortable running the month-end closing process and reviewing financials in QuickBooks for multiple clients.
- QuickBooks and Bill.com/Expensify skills preferred
- Experience onboarding new clients, performing assessments of existing accounting methods, and advising on next steps.
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About our Private Client Services (PCS) Team:
The EisnerAmper Private Client Services Team connects family owned, closely held businesses and high net worth individuals with the solutions they need to reach their short- and long-term financial goals. Operating within a culture where we hold each other accountable to our standards of teamwork, creativity, and a genuine care for each other, we not only solve our clients’ problems, but offer proactive solutions for the future. As one of the largest and fastest-growing service lines at our firm, we try to make a big group feel smaller. We're known for presenting options and pathways for our employees to grow as professionals. Here, you can not only discover what you’re passionate about, but pursue it. Working with businesses of all sizes and across every industry, our typical client is atypical. Because of this, it’s important that we can think like entrepreneurs ourselves to gain a true awareness of our clients and their businesses, along with their unique operational and personal dynamics.
About EisnerAmper:
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,500 employees including 450 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.
Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com
LOCATION:
La Jolla, California
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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.