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Accounting Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Many mid-size and large employers file LCAs for these roles at Level I and II prevailing wages. Use Migrate Mate to filter by verified H-1B visa filing history.
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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant list may be screened more than once.
ABOUT THE JOB
Department of Health ensures health equity and works with our partners to promote health and well-being to improve health outcomes for all people of NM. Our Contracts Department ensures the efficient documents (contracts and purchase orders) of goods and services are executed for the delivery of health services. These contracts support the mission of DOH to have high-quality health care to the clients of NM.
WHY DOES THE JOB EXIST?
This position reports directly to the Center for Public Health Operation (CPHO) Contracts Manager. This position will be responsible for providing high level business and administrative support to the Program Support Bureau and Center for Health Protection (CHP) within the Public Health Division (PHD), including coordination and management Medical Provider Agreements, General Service Contracts, and Statewide Price Agreements, Professional Service Contracts, Memorandum of Agreements, UNM agreements and other agreements. This position will process encumbrance transactions, log and monitor agreements from inception to completion. Works with Bureau, office and program contract liaisons to ensure that all types of agreements which include general service contracts, statewide price agreements, Professional Service Contracts, Memorandum of Agreements, UNM agreements and other agreements are submitted in a timely manner in accordance with the Administrative Services Division (ASD), Office the General Counsel, Office of the Secretary, Taxation and Revenue Department, Contracts Review Board, and Public Health Division prescribed time frames.
HOW DOES IT GET DONE?
This position is responsible for preparing the division's contracts from initiation to execution. This position is responsible for adding scope of work to contract templates and other documents, making sure budget table is calculated for accuracy, track payments, work closely with all divisions programs, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Secretary, Administration Services Division, (ASD), Contracts Review Board, and State General Services Division, and Contract Supervisor to ensure all agreements are submitted in a timely manner in accordance with the ASD and PHD prescribed time frames. The incumbent will log all contracts, submit contract packet to Administration Services Division for final approval and execution. SHARE experience is required. Work with Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables.
WHO ARE THE CUSTOMERS?
The customers are the DOH of employees, contractors, suppliers, outside agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration and two (2) years directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and/or budgeting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Michelle A. Ortiz 505-570-7876 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
POSTING DETAILS
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant list may be screened more than once.
ABOUT THE JOB
Department of Health ensures health equity and works with our partners to promote health and well-being to improve health outcomes for all people of NM. Our Contracts Department ensures the efficient documents (contracts and purchase orders) of goods and services are executed for the delivery of health services. These contracts support the mission of DOH to have high-quality health care to the clients of NM.
WHY DOES THE JOB EXIST?
This position reports directly to the Center for Public Health Operation (CPHO) Contracts Manager. This position will be responsible for providing high level business and administrative support to the Program Support Bureau and Center for Health Protection (CHP) within the Public Health Division (PHD), including coordination and management Medical Provider Agreements, General Service Contracts, and Statewide Price Agreements, Professional Service Contracts, Memorandum of Agreements, UNM agreements and other agreements. This position will process encumbrance transactions, log and monitor agreements from inception to completion. Works with Bureau, office and program contract liaisons to ensure that all types of agreements which include general service contracts, statewide price agreements, Professional Service Contracts, Memorandum of Agreements, UNM agreements and other agreements are submitted in a timely manner in accordance with the Administrative Services Division (ASD), Office the General Counsel, Office of the Secretary, Taxation and Revenue Department, Contracts Review Board, and Public Health Division prescribed time frames.
HOW DOES IT GET DONE?
This position is responsible for preparing the division's contracts from initiation to execution. This position is responsible for adding scope of work to contract templates and other documents, making sure budget table is calculated for accuracy, track payments, work closely with all divisions programs, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Secretary, Administration Services Division, (ASD), Contracts Review Board, and State General Services Division, and Contract Supervisor to ensure all agreements are submitted in a timely manner in accordance with the ASD and PHD prescribed time frames. The incumbent will log all contracts, submit contract packet to Administration Services Division for final approval and execution. SHARE experience is required. Work with Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables.
WHO ARE THE CUSTOMERS?
The customers are the DOH of employees, contractors, suppliers, outside agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration and two (2) years directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and/or budgeting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Michelle A. Ortiz 505-570-7876 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Assistant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to be in a directly related field, accounting, finance, or economics. A business administration degree with no accounting coursework can trigger an RFE, so document any accounting-specific credits before applying.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating
Pull the wage level your employer files at using OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 43-3031. Level I wages are common for Accounting Assistant roles, but some employers file at Level II. Knowing this protects you from underpayment and signals a stronger sponsorship case.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Accounting Assistant openings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you're only applying to employers who have filed for this specific occupation, not just companies with a general sponsorship policy.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window. Accounting Assistants at these organizations bypass the April registration entirely.
Confirm the offer letter specifies full-time hours
USCIS scrutinizes part-time Accounting Assistant petitions more heavily because the specialty occupation argument weakens at reduced hours. Get your offer letter to specify full-time employment before your employer files the I-129 to avoid a request for evidence on the basis of part-time status.
Time your application around the LCA certification window
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer can't file the I-129 until certification is complete. Build this into your start date negotiation so there's no gap between your OPT expiration and your H-1B petition filing.
H-1B Visa Accounting Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, like accounting or finance. Generic clerical accounting roles that accept any degree often don't qualify. Roles that require accounting-specific coursework and involve duties like reconciliations, journal entries, or financial reporting have a stronger specialty occupation argument.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Accounting Assistant positions?
Mid-size to large corporations, CPA firms, healthcare systems, and universities with accounting operations are the most active sponsors for this occupation. Smaller businesses rarely sponsor because of the legal and filing costs involved. Migrate Mate filters Accounting Assistant listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have sponsored this specific role rather than guessing based on company size alone.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Accounting Assistant job ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart. During that window, you can't work. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires, you can start working for them once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move from an Accounting Assistant to a Senior Accountant role at the same company?
Yes, but a promotion to a materially different role requires an amended H-1B petition, not just an internal HR update. If the new job title changes your duties, your SOC code, or your wage level, your employer must file an amended I-129 with USCIS before the change takes effect. Skipping this step puts your status at risk during any future immigration proceeding.
How do I find out what prevailing wage level my employer is filing at for this role?
Your employer's certified LCA is a public document. You can search DOL's disclosure data by employer name and occupation code, or use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for SOC code 43-3031 in your metro area. Level I indicates an entry-level role, Level II reflects qualified experience. Your offered salary must meet or exceed whichever level the LCA specifies.