H-1B Visa Accounting Associate Jobs
Accounting Associate 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 annually. Use Migrate Mate to find companies with verified H-1B visa filing history for accounting positions.
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Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant-Corporate is responsible for the activities across Woda Cooper’s corporate businesses, which include performing accounting-related duties to compile and maintain accounting records. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and in a timely manner. This position assists in period-end close and will be responsible for preparing related journal entries.
REPORTS TO:
The Staff Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Handle tax online and paper, payments and returns.
- Record cash transactions and update cash daily for assigned bank accounts.
- Complete daily/weekly bank reconciliations for corporate cash accounts.
- Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data and reports, and identifies and corrects errors.
- Calculates quarterly CATax and books-related entries.
- Process intercompany billing.
- Track, audit, reconcile, and intercompany billing of corporate credit card transactions.
- Internal controls support and participation in process improvements.
- Accurately complete special reports and projects as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of RealPage ERP, is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of accounting experience required.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.
WHO WE ARE:
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant-Corporate is responsible for the activities across Woda Cooper’s corporate businesses, which include performing accounting-related duties to compile and maintain accounting records. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and in a timely manner. This position assists in period-end close and will be responsible for preparing related journal entries.
REPORTS TO:
The Staff Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Handle tax online and paper, payments and returns.
- Record cash transactions and update cash daily for assigned bank accounts.
- Complete daily/weekly bank reconciliations for corporate cash accounts.
- Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data and reports, and identifies and corrects errors.
- Calculates quarterly CATax and books-related entries.
- Process intercompany billing.
- Track, audit, reconcile, and intercompany billing of corporate credit card transactions.
- Internal controls support and participation in process improvements.
- Accurately complete special reports and projects as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of RealPage ERP, is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of accounting experience required.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Associate
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to accounting work. A general business degree can qualify, but a degree in an unrelated field raises RFE risk. Pull the O*NET profile for Accounting Associate to confirm the typical education requirement before applying.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I and Level II rates for accounting roles in your target metro before your offer conversation.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter accounting roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code. Companies with consistent filing history are faster to sponsor because their legal and HR teams already know the process.
File before the April 1 cap-subject deadline
H-1B cap-subject petitions require USCIS registration in March for an October 1 start date. Coordinate your offer timeline so your employer can submit the I-129 petition immediately after selection, avoiding a gap in work authorization if you're transitioning off OPT.
Get your CPA credential evaluation done early
If you hold a foreign accounting credential, get a NASBA or state board evaluation before your offer stage. Delays in credential recognition can hold up your employer's specialty occupation documentation and slow the LCA filing with DOL.
H-1B Visa Accounting Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties of the role, not just the job title. Positions that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs, so the job description should specify the required degree field clearly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Accounting Associate positions?
Public accounting firms, large corporations with in-house accounting departments, financial services companies, and healthcare systems are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for accounting roles. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can prioritize companies that have sponsored before rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Accounting Associate job without losing my place in the cap?
Yes. If you're already on a cap-subject H-1B, you can transfer to a new employer through an H-1B portability petition under AC21 once your I-140 or prior H-1B petition has been pending for 180 days. Your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition and you can start work once USCIS issues a receipt notice, without waiting for approval.
What DOL wage level typically applies to Accounting Associate H-1B filings?
Most entry-level Accounting Associate roles are filed at Level I or Level II under the DOL wage structure. Level I applies to roles with limited complexity and close supervision, while Level II reflects some independent judgment. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the applicable prevailing wage for your specific work location, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for an Accounting Associate role?
For cap-subject petitions, the timeline runs from March registration through a potential October 1 start, roughly six to seven months. For H-1B transfers between employers, standard processing at USCIS typically runs several months, though premium processing can reduce adjudication to 15 business days. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel manages the I-129 filing and sets the timeline.