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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FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About the Role
We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.
- Business development, scoping, budgeting, conducting and managing in-depth investigative research and analysis on individuals and corporate entities using the full range of U.S. and international open sources (media, public records etc.) in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment;
- Summarize the results accurately and concisely in written reports for a sophisticated client base consisting of top-tier law firms, financial institutions and corporations;
- Manage consultants on engagements which involve teams of investigative researchers; and providing oral reports to clients, when appropriate.
How You'll Grow
As a Managing Director, you will develop in-depth knowledge of your clients' objectives and challenges in order to design and implement innovative strategies to assist them through their current difficulties and prepare them for the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
- 12 years+ of experience at a law firm, banking institution, regulatory or law enforcement agency or similar organization
- Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)
COMPENSATION
- Minimum Pay: $162,000.00
- Maximum Pay: $507,000.00
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About the Role
We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.
- Business development, scoping, budgeting, conducting and managing in-depth investigative research and analysis on individuals and corporate entities using the full range of U.S. and international open sources (media, public records etc.) in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment;
- Summarize the results accurately and concisely in written reports for a sophisticated client base consisting of top-tier law firms, financial institutions and corporations;
- Manage consultants on engagements which involve teams of investigative researchers; and providing oral reports to clients, when appropriate.
How You'll Grow
As a Managing Director, you will develop in-depth knowledge of your clients' objectives and challenges in order to design and implement innovative strategies to assist them through their current difficulties and prepare them for the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
- 12 years+ of experience at a law firm, banking institution, regulatory or law enforcement agency or similar organization
- Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)
COMPENSATION
- Minimum Pay: $162,000.00
- Maximum Pay: $507,000.00
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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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.