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Senior Property Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Real estate accounting's specialized skill set, including CAM reconciliations, lease accounting under ASC 842, and fund-level reporting, supports a strong PERM filing.
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INTRODUCTION
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join the team in our New York City office.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.
YOUR TEAM.
This position is rooted within the Private Client Services practice, with a particular emphasis on serving clients in the entertainment industry. In addition to entertainers and creative professionals, our client base includes Family Offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and entrepreneurs whose financial lives often span multiple business endeavors, investments, and personal interests. We work closely with clients to provide proactive guidance and a highly customized service experience designed to support their evolving needs. The practice has a particular emphasis on supporting touring musicians and other entertainment professionals with their tax preparation and accounting needs.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a day-to-day business management partner to entertainment industry clients, providing hands-on support across their financial and operational needs.
- Support the Private Client Services Tax team in the preparation and organization of individual, trust, and estate tax engagements, including familiarity with Form 1040 and related schedules and supporting documentation.
- Manage client cash flow, budgeting, bill payment, and financial tracking, while maintaining a clear understanding of each client’s overall financial picture.
- Prepare Forms 1099 and manage related electronic filings for individual and family office clients.
- Triage, organize, and track client-provided tax documents, ensuring completeness and maintaining checklists of outstanding items for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and closely held entities.
- Assist with bookkeeping and administrative support for private client engagements, including reconciliation of financial data used for tax compliance and planning.
- Coordinate directly with tour managers, insurance representatives, attorneys, vendors, and other client representatives to address financial and business needs related to tours, contracts, insurance, and ongoing operations.
- Coordinate with tax professionals to support timely delivery of tax returns and client deliverables during peak filing seasons.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic client files in accordance with firm and PCS standards.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the PCS Tax team as needed.
- Ability to work overtime as required during peak tax deadlines.
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Ability to prepare Financial Statements from bookkeeping/accounting programs.
- Knowledge of A/R, A/P, GL, and general understanding of taxes such as payroll, sales tax, income tax.
- Must have strong attention to detail, work efficiently, and understand the importance of self-review of their work before submitting to the team.
- Must have day-to-day client exposure with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to prioritize work on several projects within a short period of time and handle the pressure of working within tight deadlines understanding the importance of being responsive.
- Strong knowledge and experience with QuickBooks, bill.com or other accounting software programs.
- 10+ years of bookkeeping experience preferred.
- Must be able to communicate positively and be a strong team player.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
In New York, the salary range for a Bookkeeper is $75,000 to $105,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Match your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your degree and experience to align with the job description your employer files with DOL. A mismatch between your foreign accounting credential and the posted minimum requirements can stall certification, so get a credential evaluation before your employer drafts the job posting.
Target real estate firms with in-house accounting teams
Property management companies, REITs, and commercial real estate developers frequently sponsor Senior Property Accountants because the role is hard to fill internally. Firms managing large portfolios tend to have established HR and legal infrastructure for PERM filings, reducing delays caused by inexperienced sponsors.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior Property Accountant roles by green card sponsorship history, so you can target employers who have completed PERM filings for similar positions rather than guessing which companies are open to sponsorship.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your offer salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for property accountant roles in your metro area before signing an offer letter.
Understand how EB-3 professional filing differs from H-1B
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and no cap anxiety at the petitioning stage. The bottleneck is PERM labor certification processing time at DOL, which runs several months, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-140 immigrant petition.
Confirm your employer uses E-Verify before PERM begins
DOL's PERM recruitment rules require employers to run specific advertising steps, but PERM itself does not mandate E-Verify enrollment. If your employer is not enrolled, ask HR to confirm their compliance posture before the supervised recruitment period starts to avoid procedural complications later.
Green Card Senior Property Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Property Accountant roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Property Accountant positions qualify under EB-3 Professional, which covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate advanced professional credentials. The PERM job description must accurately reflect the actual minimum requirements, so the employer's HR team should document the position carefully before filing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa tied to one employer. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your petition enters the USCIS queue without the selection uncertainty of H-1B. The process is longer overall, typically two to four years depending on your country of birth and priority date, but the result is a permanent status rather than one requiring renewal every few years.
What makes the PERM labor certification process complex for property accounting roles?
DOL requires the employer to conduct supervised recruitment showing no qualified U.S. worker is available. For Senior Property Accountant roles, the job posting must reflect the actual minimum requirements, including CAM reconciliation, lease accounting, or fund-level reporting experience. If the employer overstates requirements to fit your specific background, DOL can audit the filing. A PERM audit adds six to twelve months to the timeline and may result in denial.
How can I find employers who have sponsored Senior Property Accountants for green cards before?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Property Accountant roles filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers with a documented track record of completing PERM and I-140 filings for this occupation rather than approaching companies that have never sponsored foreign nationals in accounting roles.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved and is at least 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational role without losing your priority date. Senior Property Accountant to Property Accounting Manager or related accounting supervisory roles typically qualify, but USCIS reviews the similarity of duties, so document the job functions of both roles carefully before switching.