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Account Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of accounting support and specialty occupation requirements. Sponsoring employers typically frame these roles around degree-level duties in accounting or finance, filing a certified LCA with DOL before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS for a three-year initial status period.
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Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to Sales Representative or Area Sales Manager
Summary: The On-Premise Assistant Account Manager supports the Team Leader and Account Manager in running routes, executing sales strategies, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring optimal product distribution, merchandising, and brand presence in accounts within the assigned area. This role plays a critical part in driving volume, improving execution standards, and supporting overall market growth for an Anheuser-Busch Independent Wholesaler.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Account Manager and/or Team Leader with daily route activities and account visits
- Support execution of sales plans, promotions, and incentive programs
- Ensure proper product rotation, freshness, and code date compliance
- Maintain shelf space, cold box standards, taps and point-of-sale (POS) execution
- Build and maintain displays according to company standards
- Assist in order placement, inventory checks, and stock management
- Develop strong relationships with retail account personnel
- Identify and communicate sales opportunities, out-of-stocks, and competitive activity
- Support resets, new product launches, and seasonal programs
- Maintain accurate records of account activities and reporting tools and complete all required surveys
Competencies:
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Team-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organizational skills
- Initiative and proactive problem-solving
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Basic sales and negotiation awareness
Secondary Duties:
- Assist with special events, tastings, and promotional activations
- Support warehouse or delivery teams during high-volume periods if needed
- Participate in team meetings, ride-alongs, and training sessions
- Provide backup coverage for Sales Representatives when required
- Maintain company vehicle cleanliness and organization (if applicable)
Requirements
Customer Service Skills:
- Ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members
- Professional communication and appearance
- Responsiveness to customer needs and requests
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality service and execution
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of sales and merchandising principles
- Ability to follow planograms and execution standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift, move, and stock product safely
- Familiarity with M360 and Encompass Applications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required alcohol beverage permits (if applicable)
- Complete Sales Rep Certification and Line Cleaning (On Premise) in BrewU as required per AB WEA requirements
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs frequently
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (coolers, warehouses, outdoor conditions)
Working Conditions:
- Combination of fieldwork, retail environments, and warehouse settings
- Exposure to varying weather conditions
- Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Fast-paced, physically active work environment
Applicant Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must currently hold a position as a Service Representative or Palletized Merchandiser to be eligible to apply.
Preferred Qualification: Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Area: 1100- St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach.
Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.
Description:
Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to Sales Representative or Area Sales Manager
Summary: The On-Premise Assistant Account Manager supports the Team Leader and Account Manager in running routes, executing sales strategies, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring optimal product distribution, merchandising, and brand presence in accounts within the assigned area. This role plays a critical part in driving volume, improving execution standards, and supporting overall market growth for an Anheuser-Busch Independent Wholesaler.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Account Manager and/or Team Leader with daily route activities and account visits
- Support execution of sales plans, promotions, and incentive programs
- Ensure proper product rotation, freshness, and code date compliance
- Maintain shelf space, cold box standards, taps and point-of-sale (POS) execution
- Build and maintain displays according to company standards
- Assist in order placement, inventory checks, and stock management
- Develop strong relationships with retail account personnel
- Identify and communicate sales opportunities, out-of-stocks, and competitive activity
- Support resets, new product launches, and seasonal programs
- Maintain accurate records of account activities and reporting tools and complete all required surveys
Competencies:
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Team-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organizational skills
- Initiative and proactive problem-solving
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Basic sales and negotiation awareness
Secondary Duties:
- Assist with special events, tastings, and promotional activations
- Support warehouse or delivery teams during high-volume periods if needed
- Participate in team meetings, ride-alongs, and training sessions
- Provide backup coverage for Sales Representatives when required
- Maintain company vehicle cleanliness and organization (if applicable)
Requirements
Customer Service Skills:
- Ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members
- Professional communication and appearance
- Responsiveness to customer needs and requests
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality service and execution
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of sales and merchandising principles
- Ability to follow planograms and execution standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift, move, and stock product safely
- Familiarity with M360 and Encompass Applications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required alcohol beverage permits (if applicable)
- Complete Sales Rep Certification and Line Cleaning (On Premise) in BrewU as required per AB WEA requirements
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs frequently
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (coolers, warehouses, outdoor conditions)
Working Conditions:
- Combination of fieldwork, retail environments, and warehouse settings
- Exposure to varying weather conditions
- Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Fast-paced, physically active work environment
Applicant Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must currently hold a position as a Service Representative or Palletized Merchandiser to be eligible to apply.
Preferred Qualification: Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Area: 1100- St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach.
Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Account Assistant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Account Assistant roles don't qualify automatically as specialty occupations. Your bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field needs to map directly to the duties in the job description. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm the degree requirement is explicit before applying.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific metro area and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and location before you discuss compensation so you understand the floor your offer must meet.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have certified LCAs for accounting and finance support roles in your target city. Verified filing history signals an employer already understands the H-1B process, which reduces delays and renegotiations after you receive an offer.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the role involves work at a client site or a second office location, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite before you work there. Clarify this with HR during the offer stage so there's no gap in your authorized work locations.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
Account teams often hire for a specific quarter-end or fiscal cycle start. If your employer needs you on a fixed date, request premium processing when they file the I-129. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days under premium processing, reducing the risk of a delayed start.
Document degree equivalency early for three-year degrees
If you hold a three-year accounting or commerce degree from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer submits the I-129. USCIS accepts degree equivalency evaluations, but submitting one without supporting documentation is a common source of Requests for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Account Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it around duties that genuinely require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. If the position involves degree-level tasks such as financial analysis, reconciliation oversight, or regulatory reporting, and the employer documents that requirement clearly in the LCA and I-129, it can meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
How long does H-1B status last for an Account Assistant?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years. Your employer can file an extension to reach a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days. There is no automatic indefinite extension.
What LCA requirements apply if the role involves working at client sites?
Every worksite where you perform H-1B duties needs its own certified LCA reflecting the prevailing wage for that specific location. If your Account Assistant role involves rotating between a client's office and your employer's office, your employer must obtain a separate DOL-certified LCA for each address before you work there. A single LCA covering only the primary office does not satisfy this requirement.
How do I find Account Assistant employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for accounting and finance support roles, searchable by city and job type. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for similar positions, rather than spending time on employers who haven't sponsored the role before and may hesitate once costs become clear.
What documents should I gather before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and your degree certificate, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a copy of your current visa and I-94, and any prior H-1B approval notices if you're transferring from another employer. Your employer's attorney will also need a detailed job description that clearly ties each duty to the degree requirement for the specialty occupation argument.