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Accountant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field. Many public accounting firms, corporate finance teams, and financial services employers file H-1B petitions for staff and senior accountants, making this one of the more consistently sponsored professional roles.
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Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.
The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler LLP is looking for a strong candidate to join the Accounting team as an Accounting Assistant, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Record incoming wire transfers
- Prepare and process incoming checks for deposit
- Process client credit card payments
- Apply incoming payments to outstanding bills
- Investigate incoming payments with missing remittance information
- Process accounts receivable write-offs
Escrow/Trust
- Assist with escrow activity according to firm procedures as needed
- Prepare monthly escrow bank reconciliations
Other
- Backup for issuing daily cash report
- Backup for issuing vendor payments
- Ad hoc requests and special projects
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 1+ years of working accounting experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Aderant a plus
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Quick learner
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Strong communication skills
Congenial fast-paced environment, competitive salary and benefits. EOE.
Hybrid work schedule - 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To find out how you can join our talented team, email recruiting@rivkin.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
INTRODUCTION
Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.
The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler LLP is looking for a strong candidate to join the Accounting team as an Accounting Assistant, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Record incoming wire transfers
- Prepare and process incoming checks for deposit
- Process client credit card payments
- Apply incoming payments to outstanding bills
- Investigate incoming payments with missing remittance information
- Process accounts receivable write-offs
Escrow/Trust
- Assist with escrow activity according to firm procedures as needed
- Prepare monthly escrow bank reconciliations
Other
- Backup for issuing daily cash report
- Backup for issuing vendor payments
- Ad hoc requests and special projects
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 1+ years of working accounting experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Aderant a plus
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Quick learner
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Strong communication skills
Congenial fast-paced environment, competitive salary and benefits. EOE.
Hybrid work schedule - 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To find out how you can join our talented team, email recruiting@rivkin.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accountant
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your accounting degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying. Employers filing your H-1B petition need documentation showing your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in accounting.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for accountants in your target city. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the applicable level, and your employer certifies this on the LCA before USCIS sees your petition.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter accountant roles by employers who have certified LCAs for accounting positions. This shows which companies have recently gone through the DOL filing process, signaling genuine H-1B sponsorship infrastructure rather than aspirational job listings.
Understand CPA licensure's role in sponsorship
A CPA license strengthens your specialty occupation case, but it isn't required for H-1B eligibility. If you're unlicensed, make sure your job description emphasizes degree-specific duties like financial statement preparation or tax analysis rather than general bookkeeping tasks.
Ask employers about cap-exempt entity affiliations
Accounting roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated entities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing. This bypasses the annual lottery entirely, so ask during your offer negotiation whether the employer has any qualifying institutional relationships.
Time your H-1B registration around April 1
USCIS opens H-1B registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you're selected in the lottery, your employer files the full petition afterward. Confirm your employer understands the registration deadline so you don't miss the window by starting the conversation too late.
H-1B Visa Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Accountant positions qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. USCIS looks at the job duties, not just the title, so employers typically document that the position requires degree-specific knowledge such as applying GAAP standards, preparing audited financial statements, or performing tax analysis.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for accountants?
Public accounting firms, corporate finance and treasury departments, financial services companies, and large healthcare or tech organizations regularly sponsor accountants. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions can file outside the lottery entirely. You can find accountant roles filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces LCA data so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the process.
Does a CPA license affect my H-1B petition as an accountant?
A CPA license isn't required to qualify for H-1B status as an accountant, but it does reinforce the specialty occupation argument. Without it, the employer's H-1B petition needs to clearly show that the role requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. If your duties include audit sign-offs or roles that require licensure by state law, your employer should address how that requirement is met.
What happens to my H-1B status if I want to change accounting employers?
You can change employers under H-1B portability rules once USCIS has had your petition pending or approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before you start, and you're authorized to begin working as soon as that petition is received by USCIS. The 60-day grace period after leaving your previous employer gives you time to arrange the transfer without accruing unlawful presence.
How does prevailing wage work for sponsored accountant positions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify an LCA with the DOL stating your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your role and location. The prevailing wage is determined by your job level and geographic area using the OFLC Wage Search. Employers can't offer below that threshold, so your final compensation must be documented in the LCA and held to that standard for the duration of your H-1B status.