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Financial 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 your I-140 immigrant petition. Your CPA credential or advanced accounting degree strengthens eligibility across both categories.
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The Financial Accountant II provides financial accounting oversight for the Utilities department projects and operations, Breslow Ice Hockey Center and the Service Centers at UNL. Perform and coordinate financial processes with all UNL Business Center staff. Assists senior management with budgeting, financial reporting and analyses. This position applies acumen and understanding of business concepts and processes to provide senior management with actionable decision making analytics. Will assist with other miscellaneous accounting functions, as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, business administration; equivalent education/experience considered.
- Two years of relevant professional accounting and/or finance work experience.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in general office software, including Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
- Public accounting experience.
- University or higher education experience.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best accounting practices.
- Thorough knowledge of fund accounting as described in the AICPA Audit Guide and by GASB.
- Thorough understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards.
- Knowledge of BOR Bylaws, State policies and procedures and University policies and procedures, especially those related to accounting.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel.
- CPA license is preferred.
POSTED SALARY
$58,000/yr minimum
HOW TO APPLY
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
INTRODUCTION
The Financial Accountant II provides financial accounting oversight for the Utilities department projects and operations, Breslow Ice Hockey Center and the Service Centers at UNL. Perform and coordinate financial processes with all UNL Business Center staff. Assists senior management with budgeting, financial reporting and analyses. This position applies acumen and understanding of business concepts and processes to provide senior management with actionable decision making analytics. Will assist with other miscellaneous accounting functions, as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, business administration; equivalent education/experience considered.
- Two years of relevant professional accounting and/or finance work experience.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in general office software, including Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
- Public accounting experience.
- University or higher education experience.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best accounting practices.
- Thorough knowledge of fund accounting as described in the AICPA Audit Guide and by GASB.
- Thorough understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards.
- Knowledge of BOR Bylaws, State policies and procedures and University policies and procedures, especially those related to accounting.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel.
- CPA license is preferred.
POSTED SALARY
$58,000/yr minimum
HOW TO APPLY
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Financial Accountant
Match your credentials to the right EB category
A master's degree in accounting or finance positions you for EB-2, while a bachelor's degree with relevant experience satisfies EB-3. Confirm which category your employer plans to file under before accepting an offer, since the PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for accountant and financial analyst roles. Firms with recent certified applications have already run the recruitment process, which signals a faster, more predictable sponsorship path for you.
Prepare your foreign credential evaluation early
If your accounting degree is from outside the U.S., get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator before applying. PERM job requirements specify U.S. equivalency, and delays in evaluation documents can stall your I-140 filing by weeks.
Find green-card-sponsoring accounting roles through Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and green card sponsorship intent on Migrate Mate to surface Financial Accountant openings at employers actively running PERM cases. This cuts the research time of manually reviewing OFLC disclosure files by employer and role.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline during interviews
PERM requires the employer to complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing, which typically adds several months before your I-140 can be submitted. Confirm whether the employer has already started or plans to begin recruitment so you can set realistic expectations for your green card timeline.
Understand how concurrent filing affects your status
If your priority date is current when the employer files your I-140, you can file Form I-485 for adjustment of status at the same time. For Financial Accountants from high-backlog countries, concurrent filing locks in your priority date and preserves your place in the queue.
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Find Financial Accountant JobsFinancial Accountant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify for either, depending on the employer's job requirements and your credentials. EB-3 covers Financial Accountants with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if you hold a master's and the employer documents that requirement in the PERM application. Your CPA license does not automatically trigger EB-2 but strengthens your overall profile.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 registrations annually with a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, but the PERM labor certification process adds significant time upfront, typically six months to over a year before your I-140 is filed. The payoff is permanence: once your green card is approved, your status is no longer tied to a single employer or a visa renewal cycle.
How long does the PERM process take for a Financial Accountant position?
The employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps, which typically takes three to six months, before submitting the PERM application. DOL processing currently runs several additional months depending on whether the case requires an audit. After PERM certification, the employer files your I-140 with USCIS. From start to green card approval, the full process commonly spans two to three years, longer if your country has a priority-date backlog.
What documents should I prepare before a Financial Accountant employer files PERM?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates with certified translations if applicable, and a NACES-recognized foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Also compile employment verification letters covering any experience the employer's PERM job requirements reference. USCIS will require these at the I-140 stage, and having them ready prevents delays when the employer is ready to file.
How can I find Financial Accountant jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Standard job searches rarely surface which employers are actively running PERM cases. Migrate Mate lets you filter Financial Accountant roles by green card sponsorship intent, surfacing employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. That filtering step replaces manually cross-referencing DOL OFLC disclosure data, which covers all certified PERM applications but requires significant time to parse by role and employer.
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