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Cost 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 before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services firms regularly sponsor this role for 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 Cost Accountant
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum qualifications before filing. Confirm your degree, CPA status, or cost accounting certifications align with what the employer will certify to DOL, since discrepancies can trigger audits.
Target industries with high PERM filing rates
Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and engineering firms file PERM for Cost Accountants far more frequently than retail or hospitality. Focus your search on companies in these sectors where sponsorship is a recurring practice, not a one-off exception.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cost Accountant roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where PERM processes are already established rather than asking employers to start from scratch.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific role and location through the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure, so review wage levels before entering any offer negotiation to avoid delays at the LCA stage.
Ask employers about their PERM audit history
DOL audits a significant percentage of PERM applications. Employers who have navigated audits before typically have documented business necessity statements and established HR processes, making your sponsorship less likely to stall mid-filing.
File I-140 concurrently when your priority date allows
Once PERM is certified, your employer can file the I-140 immediately. If your priority date is current in the Visa Bulletin, USCIS allows concurrent I-485 filing, which can cut months off your path to a green card.
Green Card Cost Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cost Accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Cost Accountant positions typically qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled professionals, since the role standardly requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. If you hold an advanced degree such as a master's in accounting or an MBA with a concentration in finance, your employer may be able to sponsor you under EB-2, which has a slightly shorter adjudication path for some countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Cost Accountants?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. There's no annual lottery, and EB-3 has no cap concerns for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before the I-140 is even filed, compared to an H-1B visa approval that can arrive in weeks with premium processing.
What does the PERM process look like for a Cost Accountant position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf. Once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file for adjustment of status or apply at a consulate abroad.
How do I find Cost Accountant jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Cost Accountant openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already completed PERM filings rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to employers who've never done it. Established sponsoring employers also tend to have immigration counsel in place, which accelerates the filing process once you accept an offer.
Can I change jobs after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
You can change employers after PERM is certified, but it restarts the process because PERM is tied to a specific employer and job description. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in adjustment of status for 180 days, portability under AC21 allows you to move to a same or similar role without losing your priority date, as long as the new position is substantially similar in duties and requirements.