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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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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 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.