H-1B Visa Accounting Specialist Jobs
Accounting Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and cap-subject filings are subject to the annual 85,000-slot lottery each April.
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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 Specialist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to accounting work. A degree in business administration may draw an RFE if your duties are narrowly accounting-focused. Pull the O*NET profile for Accounting Specialist to document the degree-to-role connection before interviews.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Accounting Specialist roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That filing history signals an established sponsorship process, not a first-time experiment on your application.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 43-3031 before your offer conversation so you know which wage level applies to your specific duties.
Ask about cap-exempt status during employer screening
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated employers are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed any time without lottery risk. Accounting roles at these organizations are often overlooked but offer a direct path to status.
Get your credentials evaluated before the petition
If your accounting degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files. USCIS scrutinizes foreign three-year degrees for accounting roles, and a detailed evaluation reduces RFE risk at the petition stage.
Understand the 60-day grace period before accepting a counter-offer
If your sponsoring employer rescinds an offer after your H-1B is approved, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new employer and file an H-1B transfer. Don't let a rescinded offer push you into accepting a role that isn't a genuine accounting fit.
H-1B Visa Accounting Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any degree, or that combine general clerical duties with accounting tasks, face higher RFE rates. Your job description should clearly list degree requirements and specialized accounting responsibilities to support the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find Accounting Specialist jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search Accounting Specialist roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This means you're only seeing roles where the employer has already navigated the DOL and USCIS process, rather than approaching companies that have never sponsored before and may be unfamiliar with the requirements.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer terminates my Accounting Specialist role?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination, during which you can seek a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. Your new employer must file before the grace period ends to maintain your status. The transfer can be filed with a concurrent change of employer, so you don't have to wait for approval before starting work.
Can my employer require me to pay the H-1B filing fees as a condition of sponsorship?
No. USCIS prohibits employers from passing certain mandatory H-1B fees to employees, including the I-129 base filing fee and the ACWIA training fee. Asking you to pay or reimburse these fees before or after employment is a DOL wage violation. Premium processing fees, which are optional, sit in a different category and are sometimes negotiated between employer and employee.
Does holding a CPA license affect my H-1B sponsorship as an Accounting Specialist?
A CPA license strengthens your specialty occupation argument because it demonstrates state-recognized professional standing in accounting. USCIS doesn't require it, but petitions supported by professional licensure are less likely to receive an RFE challenging whether the role truly requires specialized knowledge. If you're pursuing licensure, note your exam progress in your employer's support letter to reinforce the specialty occupation case.