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Accounting Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Large public companies, multinational corporations, and Big Four accounting firms file H-1B petitions for these roles regularly, making this one of the more sponsor-accessible paths in finance.
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Georgia-Pacific LLC is currently seeking an experienced leader and Manager of Accounting to join our team! This role creates value for the organization by providing remote accounting ownership for our Wauna manufacturing facility located in Clatskanie, OR. We are seeking candidates with leadership skills and experience being a change agent who will thrive in our fast-paced environment, with a focus on innovation and transformation. You will also leverage your advanced accounting and finance knowledge and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, by identifying and capturing value across the larger mill systems. As the Manager of Accounting, you are a valued member of the facility leadership team and will partner closely with the facility finance leader and operations leadership. If you are a confident communicator and strong individual contributor who is eager to partner with the operations team and "own" a large site financial statement, month end close and control environment - we want to hear from you!
Location: This is a remote role. We are seeking candidates in the PST or MST time zones who can support the Clatskanie, OR facility during business hours and travel onsite monthly for month-end close.
Our Team
The GP Controllers Organization provides support to 125+ operating locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA. We are a diverse group of individuals that have a passion for accounting and analytical excellence. Each team member has a strong contribution and transformation mindset, paired with strong technical and critical thinking skills. Collectively we serve as the fiduciary and analytical business partner to our operations teams and leveraged capabilities, with support from Centers Of Excellence in Manufacturing Cost & Analysis, Internal Financial Controls, and Capital Accounting.
How We Work: Everyone is expected to be a team player, principled entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. We leverage comparative advantage to maximize team results while also focusing on the development of each team member to help them achieve their career and personal goals.
Georgia-Pacific LLC is one of the world's leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products. Our familiar consumer brands include Quilted Northern ®, Angel Soft ®, Brawny ®, enMotion ®, Sparkle ®, Vanity Fair ® and Dixie®.
What You Will Do
- Ownership of the financial statements, month-end close process, and control environment
- Collaborate with mill and business teams to drive process adherence through disciplined operations and hold facility teams accountable to the activities that drive accurate financial results
- Apply a risk-based approach to the application of accounting policies and financial controls
- Implement transformative processes and eliminate processes not creating value
- Onsite partner with the Accounting Centers of Excellence (Internal Financial Controls, Capital, Inventory) as well as the offshore accounting team and external auditors
- Be a decision maker, seek and share knowledge, and respectfully challenge the status quo
- Drive change, with a focus on innovation, process improvement and solving problems
- Advance the Principled Based Management® (PBM®) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Guiding Principles
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Career experience in an accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, operations finance, or related role(s) that demonstrates a professional understanding of accounting and financial concepts and cost accounting principles
- Collaboration/Contribution mindset: You must build effective working relationships and partner with others to close gaps and solve problems
- Process and Transformation focused: You embrace and lead change and have experience standardizing and optimizing processes and work products
- Confident Communicator: You must be comfortable being seen and heard. You have experience translating complex financial concepts to various audiences, including in a way non-financial individuals can understand and relate to.
- Leadership experience: (i.e. developing the capabilities of others, leading transformation, being a driver of company initiatives, project leadership, or similar)
- Willing to travel to work onsite as required at our GP location in Clatskanie, OR monthly
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related Business field of study
- Finance/Accounting experience in a Manufacturing facility
- SAP or other large ERP and integrated accounting system experience
- Advanced MS Excel capability (pivot tables and reporting, working with macros, modeling, data manipulation/analysis and formula creation)
For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your accounting or finance degree to directly relate to the Accounting Manager role. A degree in an unrelated field weakens your petition, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Look up the prevailing wage for Accounting Manager roles in the employer's metro area before you negotiate. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL wage level to pass LCA certification, and underpayment is a common petition weakness.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Accounting Manager roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation. Companies with consistent filing history are far more likely to have an established H-1B sponsorship process already in place.
Ask about CPA licensure expectations before accepting an offer
Some employers classify Accounting Manager roles under a CPA-required job description, which can create a specialty occupation argument if your license is pending. Clarify the job duties in writing before the LCA is filed to avoid an RFE.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before your start date
H-1B employers are legally required to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask HR to confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after your petition is filed, since late enrollment delays your I-9 completion and can push back your start date.
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Find Accounting Manager JobsAccounting Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes Accounting Manager as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. The key is that your employer's job description must specify that degree requirement. If the posting says a degree is preferred rather than required, the petition is vulnerable to an RFE.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Accounting Manager roles?
Public companies, multinational corporations, large private firms, and Big Four or regional accounting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Accounting Manager positions. These employers have dedicated immigration counsel and established processes. Smaller private companies can also sponsor, but their LCA filing history is worth checking first. Migrate Mate lets you filter Accounting Manager roles by verified H-1B filing history so you can target the right employers.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer for an Accounting Manager role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a new LCA certifying the prevailing wage for the Accounting Manager role in their location before submitting the petition.
Does a CPA license affect my H-1B petition for an Accounting Manager role?
It can cut both ways. A CPA strengthens your specialty occupation argument by demonstrating specialized professional credentials. If your employer's job description lists CPA as required but your license is pending, USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether you currently meet the requirements. Have your employer draft the job description to reflect the degree requirement as the primary qualification, with CPA as preferred or in-progress.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for an Accounting Manager on H-1B?
DOL assigns prevailing wages across four levels based on experience, supervision, and complexity. Accounting Manager roles typically fall at Level III or Level IV given the supervisory and decision-making responsibilities involved. You can look up the exact figure for your employer's metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified wage level, and the employer certifies this in the LCA before your H-1B petition is filed.
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