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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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The Grants Accounting Analyst supports the financial administration of sponsored projects by performing post‑award accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies. The role performs award setup, billing, collections, cash application, financial reporting support, and closeout tasks. It also contributes to month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit preparation.
The Grants Accounting Analyst partners with research administration, program staff, and finance leadership to resolve discrepancies, improve accounting processes, and maintain strong financial stewardship of sponsored awards. The role requires attention to detail, analytical capability, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Summary
The Grants Accounting Analyst supports the financial administration of sponsored projects by performing post‑award accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies. The role performs award setup, billing, collections, cash application, financial reporting support, and closeout tasks. It also contributes to month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit preparation. The Grants Accounting Analyst partners with research administration, program staff, and finance leadership to resolve discrepancies, improve accounting processes, and maintain strong financial stewardship of sponsored awards. The role requires attention to detail, analytical capability, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Job Duties
- Performs post‑award accounting activities throughout the sponsored award lifecycle, including award setup and maintenance, invoicing, accounts receivable management, cash application, financial reporting support, and award closeout activities.
- Reviews, processes, and maintains sponsored award transactions and records to ensure accurate and timely administration of sponsored projects in accordance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies.
- Supports month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation related to sponsored awards.
- Monitors billing, collections, and cash management activities; researches and resolves routine issues related to invoices, receivables, payments, and award financial activity.
- Prepares and maintains financial reports, documentation, and supporting schedules required for sponsors, management, audits, and other sponsored programs accounting activities.
- Utilizes enterprise systems and reporting tools to support sponsored programs accounting operations, maintain data integrity, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Assists with external and internal audits by preparing requested schedules, providing supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries related to sponsored award activity.
- Supports compliance with applicable accounting standards, sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and internal control expectations; identifies routine issues and recommends practical resolutions.
- Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 2 years to 4 years of progressive accounting experience. Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
- Practical and working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply standards to routine accounting transactions and close activities.
- Working knowledge of grant accounting principles, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), allowable cost rules, and revenue recognition for restricted funding.
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet skills to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and prepare schedules.
- Ability to prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, grant billings, and supporting documentation with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify drivers of variances, research discrepancies, and recommend practical resolutions.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with program teams, grant managers, auditors, and cross‑functional partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast‑paced, close‑driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State of Pennsylvania.
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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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.