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CPA roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most public accounting firms and corporate finance departments sponsor foreign CPAs, and your state CPA license strengthens your PERM petition by narrowing the qualified-worker pool.
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Get Access To All JobsADP is hiring a Sales Representative in our Retirement Services division.
Are you ready to control your financial future with unlimited upside earnings potential?
Are you looking for continuous learning and the opportunity to invest in yourself?
Do you want to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
If so, this may be the opportunity for you. Don't just take our word for it... read on and see for yourself!
In this role, you will sell ADP's Retirement Services 401(k) solutions at accounts with 50-999 employees. With a little help from our top-notch sales training, you'll connect with CPA's to drive referrals and sell products that put millions of employees on the road to retirement readiness.
ADP is here to support you and your goals with continuous sales training and the latest technology to set you up for success as you manage your book of business.
If you're motivated, consultative, competitive, and excited about uncapped earning potential, this is your opportunity.
Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!
What you'll do: Responsibilities
- Grow Our Business While Growing Yours. You will work independently and collaboratively as part of various teams within your assigned geography to close sales, win business, and reach sales goals.
- Turn Prospects into Loyal Clients and Raving Fans. You will implement a sales strategy targeted to decision-makers and business owners to build a network and capture new business.
- Deepen Relationships Across the CPA Firms within a designated territory.
- Collaborate Daily. You will serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and ADP ambassador to your clients, internal partners, and overall network while demonstrating grace under pressure and the highest ethical standards.
Required Qualifications
- Proven Winner. You have an impressive track record of outside mid/large business-to-business sales experience, including prospecting and territory management.
- Positive Self-Starter. You have an upbeat, persistent style and the ability to cold call, manage your time well, and present your ideas in a clear, professional manner on paper, in person, and over the phone.
- Team Player. You can work independently, as well as collaborate with other ADP Sales Associates.
- Trusted Advisor. You build relationships, live integrity, and deliver on promises...every time.
- Modern Selling Skills Adopter. You combine sales technology and AI-driven tools and data insights to drive pipelines and revenue.
- Travel to designated multi-state territory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five+ years of quota-carrying, outside business-to-business sales experience
- Proven success in consultative selling, B2B sales, and new business prospecting
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6 and 63 licensing is a plus; candidates with great sales acumen will be considered pending appropriate licensing within the first 45 days of employment
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
- Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
- Grow your career in an
ADP is hiring a Sales Representative in our Retirement Services division.
Are you ready to control your financial future with unlimited upside earnings potential?
Are you looking for continuous learning and the opportunity to invest in yourself?
Do you want to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
If so, this may be the opportunity for you. Don't just take our word for it... read on and see for yourself!
In this role, you will sell ADP's Retirement Services 401(k) solutions at accounts with 50-999 employees. With a little help from our top-notch sales training, you'll connect with CPA's to drive referrals and sell products that put millions of employees on the road to retirement readiness.
ADP is here to support you and your goals with continuous sales training and the latest technology to set you up for success as you manage your book of business.
If you're motivated, consultative, competitive, and excited about uncapped earning potential, this is your opportunity.
Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!
What you'll do: Responsibilities
- Grow Our Business While Growing Yours. You will work independently and collaboratively as part of various teams within your assigned geography to close sales, win business, and reach sales goals.
- Turn Prospects into Loyal Clients and Raving Fans. You will implement a sales strategy targeted to decision-makers and business owners to build a network and capture new business.
- Deepen Relationships Across the CPA Firms within a designated territory.
- Collaborate Daily. You will serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and ADP ambassador to your clients, internal partners, and overall network while demonstrating grace under pressure and the highest ethical standards.
Required Qualifications
- Proven Winner. You have an impressive track record of outside mid/large business-to-business sales experience, including prospecting and territory management.
- Positive Self-Starter. You have an upbeat, persistent style and the ability to cold call, manage your time well, and present your ideas in a clear, professional manner on paper, in person, and over the phone.
- Team Player. You can work independently, as well as collaborate with other ADP Sales Associates.
- Trusted Advisor. You build relationships, live integrity, and deliver on promises...every time.
- Modern Selling Skills Adopter. You combine sales technology and AI-driven tools and data insights to drive pipelines and revenue.
- Travel to designated multi-state territory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five+ years of quota-carrying, outside business-to-business sales experience
- Proven success in consultative selling, B2B sales, and new business prospecting
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6 and 63 licensing is a plus; candidates with great sales acumen will be considered pending appropriate licensing within the first 45 days of employment
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
- Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
- Grow your career in an
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in CPA
Get your CPA license before PERM
A state CPA license is a job requirement many employers list on PERM applications. If your license is pending, clear the exam and meet residency requirements first, employers can't file PERM citing credentials you don't yet hold.
Target firms with dedicated immigration programs
Public accounting firms that sponsor H-1B visa petitions routinely extend EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship to staff-level CPAs. Ask in interviews whether the firm has an in-house immigration counsel or retains outside immigration counsel, that signals an established green card pipeline.
Find green-card-sponsoring CPA employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter CPA roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already run the process rather than pitching sponsorship cold to firms with no history.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your CPA role and location throughout the PERM process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for Accountants and Auditors in your metro before you accept an offer.
Understand how EB-3 eliminates lottery risk
Unlike H-1B, the EB-3 category has no annual lottery. USCIS processes every qualified I-140 petition, so your path to permanent residency depends on priority date backlogs by country of birth, not a random selection event.
Document your foreign accounting credentials for USCIS
If you completed a three-year accounting degree outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Submit this with your I-140 to avoid a Request for Evidence on education requirements.
Green Card CPA: Frequently Asked Questions
Do CPA employers commonly sponsor green cards, or is it rare?
Green card sponsorship is common among mid-size and large public accounting firms, Big Four practices, and corporate finance departments that rely on foreign-trained CPAs. These employers regularly run PERM labor certification for staff accountants, senior associates, and audit managers. Smaller local firms sponsor less often because the legal cost and process timeline can strain limited HR resources.
How does the EB-3 green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for CPAs?
H-1B is a temporary, lottery-based work visa renewed in three-year increments. EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no cap at the petition stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication can take one to three years before you even reach adjustment of status, though you can stay employed under H-1B status while your green card processes.
What does PERM labor certification require for a CPA role?
Your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign, post the CPA position through DOL-mandated channels, and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. The job description used in PERM must match your actual duties and minimum requirements. If your state CPA license is listed as a requirement, USCIS expects you to hold it before the I-140 is filed.
Where can I find CPA jobs that already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search CPA roles filtered by employers with verified PERM and I-140 sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have run the process before saves you from negotiating sponsorship from scratch and reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-process due to unfamiliarity with PERM requirements.
Does my country of birth affect how long my CPA green card takes?
Yes. Priority date backlogs apply by country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals of India and China face multi-year waits even after an approved I-140 because EB-2 and EB-3 demand from those countries far exceeds annual visa supply. Nationals from most other countries see shorter waits. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin tracking current priority date cutoffs by category and country.