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Full Charge Bookkeeper green card sponsorship is available through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. Roles managing the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, payroll, and financial statements, typically qualify under EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree criteria.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK
Coffee Project New York is a growing specialty coffee company with operations across retail cafés, coffee roasting, wholesale, and coffee education. We are committed to quality, hospitality, and building a coffee community that supports everyone throughout the coffee supply chain.
We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of our growing business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the full cycle of day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including vendor bills, customer invoices, payments, and collections.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Record and reconcile sales and payment activity from retail locations and other business channels.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly categorized.
- Prepare and post journal entries and necessary account adjustments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
- Maintain and reconcile inventory-related accounting records and assist with COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) tracking.
- Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations.
- Prepare and maintain records for New York sales tax filings and other applicable tax reporting.
- Reconcile merchant processing and POS transactions with bank deposits.
- Track vendor payments, operating expenses, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports, for management review.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
- Coordinate with external CPA/accountants for tax preparation, year-end closing, and other accounting matters.
- Assist management with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and other financial analysis as needed.
- Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve accounting or bookkeeping issues.
- Maintain accurate records across multiple locations and business operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized business environment.
- Proven experience handling full-charge bookkeeping responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and month-end closing.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills.
- Experience with retail, restaurant, café, hospitality, or other multi-location businesses is highly preferred.
- Experience reconciling POS and merchant processing transactions is a plus.
- Familiarity with New York sales tax and payroll processes is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
- Bilingual in English and Chinese is preferred.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a hands-on bookkeeper who is comfortable taking ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting functions. This position requires someone who can work independently, keep financial records organized and accurate, identify discrepancies, and provide management with reliable and timely financial information.
Experience working with a multi-location retail, restaurant, café, or hospitality business will be particularly valuable.
BENEFITS
Coffee Project New York offers benefits to eligible full-time employees, including:
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employee discounts and coffee benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth within a growing specialty coffee company
Coffee Project New York is an equal opportunity employer.
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
WORK LOCATION: In person
ABOUT COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK
Coffee Project New York is a growing specialty coffee company with operations across retail cafés, coffee roasting, wholesale, and coffee education. We are committed to quality, hospitality, and building a coffee community that supports everyone throughout the coffee supply chain.
We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of our growing business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the full cycle of day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including vendor bills, customer invoices, payments, and collections.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Record and reconcile sales and payment activity from retail locations and other business channels.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly categorized.
- Prepare and post journal entries and necessary account adjustments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
- Maintain and reconcile inventory-related accounting records and assist with COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) tracking.
- Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations.
- Prepare and maintain records for New York sales tax filings and other applicable tax reporting.
- Reconcile merchant processing and POS transactions with bank deposits.
- Track vendor payments, operating expenses, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports, for management review.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
- Coordinate with external CPA/accountants for tax preparation, year-end closing, and other accounting matters.
- Assist management with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and other financial analysis as needed.
- Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve accounting or bookkeeping issues.
- Maintain accurate records across multiple locations and business operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized business environment.
- Proven experience handling full-charge bookkeeping responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and month-end closing.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills.
- Experience with retail, restaurant, café, hospitality, or other multi-location businesses is highly preferred.
- Experience reconciling POS and merchant processing transactions is a plus.
- Familiarity with New York sales tax and payroll processes is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
- Bilingual in English and Chinese is preferred.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a hands-on bookkeeper who is comfortable taking ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting functions. This position requires someone who can work independently, keep financial records organized and accurate, identify discrepancies, and provide management with reliable and timely financial information.
Experience working with a multi-location retail, restaurant, café, or hospitality business will be particularly valuable.
BENEFITS
Coffee Project New York offers benefits to eligible full-time employees, including:
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employee discounts and coffee benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth within a growing specialty coffee company
Coffee Project New York is an equal opportunity employer.
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
WORK LOCATION: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Full Charge Bookkeeper
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements before recruiting. If your bookkeeping credentials include a foreign accounting designation, get a formal equivalency evaluation now so the employer can reference it accurately in the PERM application.
Search employers using Migrate Mate
Target companies with verified green card sponsorship history by searching Full Charge Bookkeeper roles on Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with documented employment-based sponsorship filings so you're not cold-applying to firms with no sponsorship track record.
Find prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for bookkeeping roles in your target city. DOL sets four wage levels; your offered salary must meet the certified level or the PERM application will be denied before it reaches USCIS.
Prioritize employers already enrolled in PERM filings
Firms that have never sponsored a green card face a steeper internal approval process. Focus your applications on mid-size accounting firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturing companies that regularly maintain foreign national staff and understand multi-year PERM timelines.
Clarify I-140 and I-485 timing during offer negotiations
Ask whether the employer will file the I-140 concurrently with PERM certification or wait. Concurrent filing shortens your overall timeline, and understanding their internal process helps you assess whether the sponsorship commitment is genuine before accepting an offer.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and you need to change employers, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date, as long as your original I-140 was approved by USCIS.
Green Card Full Charge Bookkeeper: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Full Charge Bookkeeper role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Full Charge Bookkeeper positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive bookkeeping experience, EB-2 may apply. The employer's job requirements, defined before PERM recruitment begins, determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for bookkeeping roles?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker applied. There is no lottery, but per-country limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face priority date backlogs before the I-485 can be filed.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a bookkeeping position?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct mandatory recruitment steps including job postings and internal notices, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The employer must retain recruitment records for five years. Only after PERM certification is approved can the employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Full Charge Bookkeeper roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus applications on companies that have already committed resources to sponsoring foreign national staff rather than approaching employers unfamiliar with the PERM process, which significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting the time already invested in the process.