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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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This position serves as a General Ledger (GL) Accountant in the UT System Controller's Office. The GL Accountant will serve as the central point of oversight of the posting of source activity from each Oracle Cloud module into the General Ledger to ensure data integrity and accurate financial reporting. The GL Accountant works in collaboration with various university stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in GL postings in Oracle Cloud and implement corrective actions. Provides direction, guidance, and support in making corrections to subledger postings to ensure financial information is complete and correct. The position will cross train with the Associate and Assistant Controller on critical functions, playing a crucial role in year-end close.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintains, reviews, and reconciles the Oracle Cloud Payables module, Receivables module, and each of the university's 20+ bank accounts, to the general ledger, to ensure data integrity and accurate financial reporting.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of detected necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Collaborates with campuses and institutes to resolve unapplied receipts, provide timely reports, implement corrective action and resolve issues, and ensure receipts are applied accurately in the general ledger in a timely manner.
- Cross train with the Assistant Controller to perform multi-million dollar investment accounting journal entry postings and monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Review and approve journal entry postings to the general ledger to ensure compliance with university fiscal policy and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
- Provide direction, guidance, and support to departments and units in making corrections to journal entries in order to be in compliance with accepted standards and policies.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver training on creating and managing journal entries as needed to campuses, institutes, and departments.
- Cross train with the Controller to manage all month-end closing procedures for Oracle Cloud Cost Accounting module and General Ledger.
- Play a crucial role in year-end closing procedures by preparing multiple cross-entity, multi-million dollar journal entries, State-mandated financial schedules, notes to the financial statements, and other elements of the published Annual Financial Report.
- Provide sensitive financial information and create reports for administration, state, federal, and other outside entities under tight time constraints.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business and a minimum of three years experience within an accounting or finance field.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles, with the ability to interpret and implement standards and university fiscal policies.
- Proven effective written and oral communication skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of employees.
- Ability to use Oracle or similar integrated information system, Adobe, and Microsoft products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience within a college or university accounting or finance setting.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation for this position is budgeted for $80,000 to $90,000 depending on the selected candidate.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/
INTRODUCTION
This position serves as a General Ledger (GL) Accountant in the UT System Controller's Office. The GL Accountant will serve as the central point of oversight of the posting of source activity from each Oracle Cloud module into the General Ledger to ensure data integrity and accurate financial reporting. The GL Accountant works in collaboration with various university stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in GL postings in Oracle Cloud and implement corrective actions. Provides direction, guidance, and support in making corrections to subledger postings to ensure financial information is complete and correct. The position will cross train with the Associate and Assistant Controller on critical functions, playing a crucial role in year-end close.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintains, reviews, and reconciles the Oracle Cloud Payables module, Receivables module, and each of the university's 20+ bank accounts, to the general ledger, to ensure data integrity and accurate financial reporting.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of detected necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Collaborates with campuses and institutes to resolve unapplied receipts, provide timely reports, implement corrective action and resolve issues, and ensure receipts are applied accurately in the general ledger in a timely manner.
- Cross train with the Assistant Controller to perform multi-million dollar investment accounting journal entry postings and monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Review and approve journal entry postings to the general ledger to ensure compliance with university fiscal policy and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
- Provide direction, guidance, and support to departments and units in making corrections to journal entries in order to be in compliance with accepted standards and policies.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver training on creating and managing journal entries as needed to campuses, institutes, and departments.
- Cross train with the Controller to manage all month-end closing procedures for Oracle Cloud Cost Accounting module and General Ledger.
- Play a crucial role in year-end closing procedures by preparing multiple cross-entity, multi-million dollar journal entries, State-mandated financial schedules, notes to the financial statements, and other elements of the published Annual Financial Report.
- Provide sensitive financial information and create reports for administration, state, federal, and other outside entities under tight time constraints.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business and a minimum of three years experience within an accounting or finance field.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles, with the ability to interpret and implement standards and university fiscal policies.
- Proven effective written and oral communication skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of employees.
- Ability to use Oracle or similar integrated information system, Adobe, and Microsoft products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience within a college or university accounting or finance setting.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation for this position is budgeted for $80,000 to $90,000 depending on the selected candidate.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/
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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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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.
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Find General Ledger Accountant JobsGeneral Ledger Accountant Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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