H-1B Visa Accounting Analyst Jobs
Accounting Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf. This page lists Accounting Analyst positions at companies with active H-1B visa sponsorship history.
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Turn numbers into insights that drive business decisions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. In this role, you’ll work with teams across the organization to explore financial results, monitor revenue and expenses, and bring together data to tell a clear financial story. Your work will include reconciling accounts, preparing reports and supporting budgets, audits and regulatory reporting. If you enjoy making sense of numbers and collaborating with others, we’d love to hear from you. Explore this opportunity and apply today.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares financial information and reviews for accuracy and completeness.
- Performs detailed analysis when necessary.
- Other deliverables may include account reconciliations, impact studies, audit findings, budgets and business cases.
- Assists with the preparation of various financial or regulatory reports and/or statements for management and/or parties external to BCBSM (e.g., auditors, customers, providers, BCBSA, FEP, OFIS, etc).
- Prepares financial reporting for a division, customer or segment that may include linking financial information from various sources to provide meaningful financial reports or to assure appropriate data reconciliation.
- Financial data may include financial statements detail, corporate, division and cost center BPR information, cost allocation information, general ledger transaction activity, settlement activity, membership, billing and revenue activity.
- May process financial transactions including journal entries, invoices, cost allocations, etc. Assists with drafting of policies and develops desk level procedures for the department to help assure clarity in department practices and adequate internal controls.
- Interfaces with various departments, management and individuals' external to BCBSM. Responds to adhoc requests and inquiries.
- Performs other assignments, duties or functions as assigned by management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
- Two (2) to four (4) years experience in related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under general supervision in an environment where there are certain deadlines.
- Proficient in current industry standard PC applications and systems (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.).
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft general ledger and mainframe systems.
- General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
INTRODUCTION
Turn numbers into insights that drive business decisions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. In this role, you’ll work with teams across the organization to explore financial results, monitor revenue and expenses, and bring together data to tell a clear financial story. Your work will include reconciling accounts, preparing reports and supporting budgets, audits and regulatory reporting. If you enjoy making sense of numbers and collaborating with others, we’d love to hear from you. Explore this opportunity and apply today.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares financial information and reviews for accuracy and completeness.
- Performs detailed analysis when necessary.
- Other deliverables may include account reconciliations, impact studies, audit findings, budgets and business cases.
- Assists with the preparation of various financial or regulatory reports and/or statements for management and/or parties external to BCBSM (e.g., auditors, customers, providers, BCBSA, FEP, OFIS, etc).
- Prepares financial reporting for a division, customer or segment that may include linking financial information from various sources to provide meaningful financial reports or to assure appropriate data reconciliation.
- Financial data may include financial statements detail, corporate, division and cost center BPR information, cost allocation information, general ledger transaction activity, settlement activity, membership, billing and revenue activity.
- May process financial transactions including journal entries, invoices, cost allocations, etc. Assists with drafting of policies and develops desk level procedures for the department to help assure clarity in department practices and adequate internal controls.
- Interfaces with various departments, management and individuals' external to BCBSM. Responds to adhoc requests and inquiries.
- Performs other assignments, duties or functions as assigned by management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
- Two (2) to four (4) years experience in related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under general supervision in an environment where there are certain deadlines.
- Proficient in current industry standard PC applications and systems (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.).
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft general ledger and mainframe systems.
- General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Analyst
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your accounting or finance degree to directly relate to the Accounting Analyst role. A general business degree without accounting coursework can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before applying.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Accounting Analyst in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet the applicable level, or the LCA certification will fail.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify for faster onboarding
E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for STEM OPT employers and common among large accounting teams. Prioritizing E-Verify employers reduces post-approval onboarding delays if you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B status.
Search Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to identify Accounting Analyst openings at employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filing history confirms active H-1B sponsorship, so you're not spending time on roles where sponsorship is speculative.
Request premium processing if your OPT cap-gap is tight
If your OPT expires close to October 1 and your employer files after April 1, ask them to use premium processing on the I-129. USCIS adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, reducing gap risk during transition.
Clarify job duties align with the SOC code on the LCA
Accounting Analyst roles can be filed under multiple SOC codes depending on duties. If your actual work involves financial modeling or budgeting, confirm your employer uses the code that accurately reflects your tasks to avoid status complications later.
H-1B Visa Accounting Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Accounting Analyst positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Your employer will document this requirement in the I-129 petition. If your degree is in a different discipline, expect USCIS to issue an RFE asking for additional evidence of field alignment.
How do I find Accounting Analyst jobs where the employer will actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces Accounting Analyst listings filtered by employers whose DOL LCA filing history confirms they sponsor H-1B workers. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying and asking about sponsorship late in the process, which wastes time on both sides.
What does the H-1B filing process look like for an Accounting Analyst hire?
Your employer first files an LCA with DOL certifying your role and salary meet prevailing wage standards for your location. Once the LCA is certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS. If selected in the annual lottery and approved, your H-1B status begins October 1 of the applicable fiscal year. Premium processing is available to speed up USCIS adjudication.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B as an Accounting Analyst if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and it's the most common transition path. Your employer files the H-1B petition during the April filing window. If you're on STEM OPT, your 24-month extension likely covers the gap to October 1. If you're on standard OPT, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically while the petition is pending, as long as it was timely filed.
Which accounting credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for an Accounting Analyst role?
A CPA license or active CPA exam candidacy directly reinforces the specialty occupation argument because it signals state-level recognition of professional accounting standards. A master's degree in accounting also supports the petition and may qualify for the advanced-degree cap, which has a separate 20,000-slot allocation above the 65,000 regular cap. Document these credentials clearly in your petition package.