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General Ledger Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Sponsorship is common among mid-size and large employers with established finance teams and predictable staffing cycles.
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The General Ledger Accountant will play a vital role in delivering accurate fiscal results for a fast-growing furniture retailer located in Manchester, CT. The GL Accountant is a key part of the finance group and an important partner supporting business operations. This role will allow for exposure to many different areas of the business and partnerships with the full GL team as well as some business operators. The GL Accountant will be responsible for monthly close activities as well as a variety of analyses and mid-month functions to support business activities. We are helping to drive decision-making in a growing business, and we are always looking for new and better ways to perform our functions.
What You'll Bring to Bob's
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success is driven by accounting expertise, analytical thinking, collaboration, customer focus, and ownership.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the GL team and business partners to ensure that the financial results are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Preparation and posting of properly supported journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
- Daily banking and funding process ownership
- Key player in our fixed asset accounting system administration and capital accounting
- Report development and distribution
- Partner with the GL team to support internal needs, and also to gain exposure to departments outside of GL
- Opportunity for departmental ownership including direct relationship with business partners and their P&L results
- Help to drive an efficient fiscal close including identification and implementation of process improvements
- External audit support
- Assist with controls compliance by ensuring that accounting procedures are consistent with a strong control environment
- Data and results analysis and tie out
- Ad-hoc projects as required
Key Skills for Success
Core Competencies & Expertise:
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end close
- Journal entries & reconciliations
- Financial reporting & analysis
- Fixed assets
- Banking & cash management
- Internal controls & audit support
- Process improvement
- Advanced Excel
- Communication & collaboration
Preferred Competencies & Skills:
- CPA
- SAP/Oracle Cloud
- Retail/manufacturing experience
- SOX knowledge
- Reporting software
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
- High degree of aptitude for systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical and investigative mindset and skills
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience with fixed asset accounting
- Experience using reporting software or writing reports
- SAP and Oracle Cloud exposure/skills are a plus
- Manufacturing/retail environment experience
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget analyses
- Knowledge and experience of SOX control environment
Who We Are
At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
How We Will Support Your Success
Competitive benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and career development.
Our Culture & Core Values
Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; advanced Excel; strong systems aptitude; analytical mindset; strong communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.
Physical Demands
None.
Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or are part of the Bob’s team, you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.
We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.
It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected status. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@mybobs.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only.
BDFHP
Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:
$65,000 - $85,000
It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.
If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@mybobs.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
INTRODUCTION
The General Ledger Accountant will play a vital role in delivering accurate fiscal results for a fast-growing furniture retailer located in Manchester, CT. The GL Accountant is a key part of the finance group and an important partner supporting business operations. This role will allow for exposure to many different areas of the business and partnerships with the full GL team as well as some business operators. The GL Accountant will be responsible for monthly close activities as well as a variety of analyses and mid-month functions to support business activities. We are helping to drive decision-making in a growing business, and we are always looking for new and better ways to perform our functions.
What You'll Bring to Bob's
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success is driven by accounting expertise, analytical thinking, collaboration, customer focus, and ownership.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the GL team and business partners to ensure that the financial results are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Preparation and posting of properly supported journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
- Daily banking and funding process ownership
- Key player in our fixed asset accounting system administration and capital accounting
- Report development and distribution
- Partner with the GL team to support internal needs, and also to gain exposure to departments outside of GL
- Opportunity for departmental ownership including direct relationship with business partners and their P&L results
- Help to drive an efficient fiscal close including identification and implementation of process improvements
- External audit support
- Assist with controls compliance by ensuring that accounting procedures are consistent with a strong control environment
- Data and results analysis and tie out
- Ad-hoc projects as required
Key Skills for Success
Core Competencies & Expertise:
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end close
- Journal entries & reconciliations
- Financial reporting & analysis
- Fixed assets
- Banking & cash management
- Internal controls & audit support
- Process improvement
- Advanced Excel
- Communication & collaboration
Preferred Competencies & Skills:
- CPA
- SAP/Oracle Cloud
- Retail/manufacturing experience
- SOX knowledge
- Reporting software
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
- High degree of aptitude for systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical and investigative mindset and skills
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience with fixed asset accounting
- Experience using reporting software or writing reports
- SAP and Oracle Cloud exposure/skills are a plus
- Manufacturing/retail environment experience
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget analyses
- Knowledge and experience of SOX control environment
Who We Are
At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
How We Will Support Your Success
Competitive benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and career development.
Our Culture & Core Values
Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; advanced Excel; strong systems aptitude; analytical mindset; strong communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.
Physical Demands
None.
Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or are part of the Bob’s team, you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.
We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.
It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected status. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@mybobs.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only.
BDFHP
Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:
$65,000 - $85,000
It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.
If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@mybobs.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a General Ledger Accountant
Match your credentials to EB tier requirements
EB-3 covers a bachelor's in accounting or a related field; EB-2 requires a master's or equivalent combination of degree plus progressive experience. Clarify which tier your background supports before targeting employers, since PERM job descriptions are written around a specific education level.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Companies that have sponsored accountants before know the PERM recruitment process for finance roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code 13-2011 to identify employers who have filed for General Ledger Accountants, not just any sponsored workers.
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Migrate Mate filters General Ledger Accountant openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing whether a company will support the process before you apply.
Anticipate the prevailing wage in your target city
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and experience level before filing the PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for SOC 13-2011 in the metro areas where you're applying.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM recruitment
PERM requires the employer to run a mandatory recruitment period before filing, which adds several months before the I-140 can be submitted. Build that timeline into your offer negotiation so neither side is surprised when sponsorship extends well past your start date.
Prepare a credential evaluation before the I-140 stage
If your accounting degree is from outside the U.S., USCIS will require a credential evaluation demonstrating equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree. Commission a NACES-member evaluation early so it's ready when your employer's attorney prepares the I-140 petition.
Green Card General Ledger Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do General Ledger Accountant roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which matches most General Ledger Accountant job descriptions. EB-2 is available if the role requires a master's degree or if you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive experience that your employer documents as equivalent to an advanced degree.
How does the green card process for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with annual lottery risk and a six-year cap for most holders. Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and has no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to four years for most countries, and significantly longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to priority date backlogs at the EB-3 level.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a General Ledger Accountant employer?
The employer must advertise the position through DOL-specified channels, including print ads and job postings, over a set recruitment period, and certify that no qualified U.S. workers were available. The job description filed with PERM must match your actual duties and the minimum requirements must not be tailored to your individual resume. Once DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS.
How can I find General Ledger Accountant jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise sponsorship willingness explicitly, which makes the search inefficient. Migrate Mate surfaces General Ledger Accountant roles from employers with verified green card sponsorship history, letting you focus applications on companies that have already navigated the PERM process for accounting positions rather than raising the question cold in interviews.
Does my accounting degree from outside the U.S. affect green card eligibility for this role?
A foreign degree doesn't disqualify you, but USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to the U.S. degree level specified in the PERM job description. For EB-3, that's typically a U.S. bachelor's; for EB-2, a master's or equivalent. Order the evaluation from a NACES-member organization early in the process, since it's required before the I-140 can be approved.