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Project Accountant roles at U.S. construction, engineering, and real estate firms regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a temporary status.
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Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Accountant with a strong background in Project Accounting to join our growing and dynamic team. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will support billing, Profit and Loss Statement review, apply revenue standard ASC 606 to projects and assist with project set up within the Oracle system.
Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Products, Software and services revenue recognition, in compliance with ASC 606
- Review contract terms and set up project codes, revenue methods, billing formulas in Oracle accounting system
- Prepare detailed financial reports, including cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability assessments
- Preparing and reviewing invoices
- Client management, including communication with project managers and clients as needed
- Prepare and post journal entries related to project costs, revenues, and adjustments
- Show initiative, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing required changes
- Assist with external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed
- Handle more complex projects and assist other project accountants
- Assist Revenue Manager with ad hoc reporting
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in an engineering consulting, technology, retail or related firms
- Understanding of ASC 606
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, including Excel and Word
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Team player who can identify and initiate process improvements
- Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
- Ability to travel to Chicago, IL up to 1-2 times a year, as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience in a team leadership role strongly preferred
- Oracle experience is a plus
- Inventory/Software Accounting experience is a plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $84,000-$120,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.
At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.
Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.
Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.
INTRODUCTION
Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Accountant with a strong background in Project Accounting to join our growing and dynamic team. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will support billing, Profit and Loss Statement review, apply revenue standard ASC 606 to projects and assist with project set up within the Oracle system.
Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Products, Software and services revenue recognition, in compliance with ASC 606
- Review contract terms and set up project codes, revenue methods, billing formulas in Oracle accounting system
- Prepare detailed financial reports, including cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability assessments
- Preparing and reviewing invoices
- Client management, including communication with project managers and clients as needed
- Prepare and post journal entries related to project costs, revenues, and adjustments
- Show initiative, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing required changes
- Assist with external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed
- Handle more complex projects and assist other project accountants
- Assist Revenue Manager with ad hoc reporting
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in an engineering consulting, technology, retail or related firms
- Understanding of ASC 606
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, including Excel and Word
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Team player who can identify and initiate process improvements
- Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
- Ability to travel to Chicago, IL up to 1-2 times a year, as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience in a team leadership role strongly preferred
- Oracle experience is a plus
- Inventory/Software Accounting experience is a plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $84,000-$120,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.
At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.
Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.
Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Accountant
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties the minimum requirements to your actual background. If your employer lists a bachelor's in accounting as the minimum, your foreign degree credential evaluation must confirm equivalency before DOL approves the application.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Construction managers, engineering firms, and government contractors file PERM for Project Accountants more frequently than general employers. Searching OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 13-2011 surfaces which companies have certified these roles before.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. If your position genuinely requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise, push for EB-2 classification early since it can reduce your priority date wait significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Project Accountant roles at employers with documented green card filing history. Filtering by sponsorship type saves time compared to screening job postings that never clarify immigration support.
Confirm the employer's prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run a quick check using the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer so there are no surprises during the DOL audit stage.
Understand concurrent filing if a visa number is available
If your priority date is current, you can file I-140 and I-485 together, cutting months off your path to a green card. USCIS allows concurrent filing for adjustment of status when visa availability aligns with your filing date.
Green Card Project Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Accountant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or when a candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. Your employer's attorney determines the correct category based on the job's actual minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Accountant?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification adds several months to the process, and priority date backlogs vary by country of birth. For most nationalities, EB-3 remains a more predictable long-term path.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the Project Accountant position. DOL audits are common, especially for accounting roles, so job descriptions must match your actual duties precisely. The process typically takes six to twelve months before an I-140 petition can be filed with USCIS.
How can I find Project Accountant jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship clearly, which makes direct searching difficult. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with verified employment-based green card filing history in accounting roles, so you spend time applying to positions where sponsorship is a realistic outcome rather than an afterthought you discover after an offer.
Can my foreign accounting degree support a PERM-based green card application?
Yes, but you'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization confirming your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in accounting or a related field. DOL requires that the minimum requirements listed in your PERM application match your actual credentials. If your degree is a three-year qualification from a non-U.S. institution, some evaluators combine it with relevant experience to establish equivalency.