H-1B Visa Accounts Payable Jobs

Accounts Payable jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, positioning the role as a specialty occupation. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting up to three years of status with extensions available.

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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Accounts Payable Specialist
Mortgage Connect
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Finance
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Tax
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Accounts Payable Accountant
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Accounts Payable Accountant
State of Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$27 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Accounts Payable Systems & Payments Analyst
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Accounts Payable Systems & Payments Analyst
B&G Foods, Inc.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Procurement & Supply Chain
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
Procurement & Purchasing
$48k - $64k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Accounts Payable Support
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Accounts Payable Support
Fisher Industries
Tempe, Arizona
Finance
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$23 - $25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Accounts Payable Manager
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Accounts Payable Manager
Element Materials Technology
Blue Ash, Ohio
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Tax
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Accounts Payable

Frame your credentials around specialty occupation

Pull up the O*NET profile for Accounts Payable clerks and identify which listed tasks require degree-level judgment, such as variance analysis or financial reconciliation. Highlight those duties on your resume to show USCIS the role clears the specialty occupation bar.

Look up prevailing wage before every application

Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before you apply. If an employer's posted range falls below the Level I prevailing wage, the LCA will likely be certified at a higher figure, and low offers often signal they won't sponsor.

Target employers with active LCA filing histories

Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed certified LCAs for Accounts Payable or accounting roles. Verified filing history tells you the employer already understands the H-1B process and has successfully navigated DOL certification for comparable positions.

Confirm each worksite before your LCA is filed

If your Accounts Payable role involves work at a client site, shared service center, or secondary office, your employer must certify a separate LCA for each location. Raise this in the offer stage so the filing reflects your actual worksite from day one.

Clarify the petition timeline relative to cap selection

Because H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, ask your prospective employer directly when they plan to submit your registration and whether they use premium processing. A delayed filing after selection can compress your start date and disrupt accounts payable team planning.

Use your OPT or grace period window strategically

If you're transitioning from OPT, your 60-day grace period after employment ends does not authorize new work. Line up your H-1B offer and have your employer ready to file before your authorized period lapses to avoid a gap in work authorization.

H-1B Visa Accounts Payable: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Accounts Payable role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the position is structured. Accounts Payable does not automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. When an employer builds the role around degree-required duties such as financial analysis, general ledger reconciliation, or ERP systems management and explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, USCIS typically approves it. Clerically structured roles focused on data entry or invoice processing are less likely to clear the specialty occupation threshold.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Accounts Payable professionals?

Large corporations, multinational companies, and accounting firms with shared service centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Accounts Payable roles because they typically require degree-level accounting knowledge and have established immigration infrastructure. Migrate Mate shows verified employers with LCA filing histories for accounting positions, so you can target companies that have already successfully sponsored roles similar to yours.

What documents should I prepare before an Accounts Payable employer files my H-1B petition?

You'll need official transcripts showing your bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the United States. Gather employment verification letters from prior Accounts Payable roles that describe degree-level duties. Your employer's attorney will use these to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition submitted to USCIS.

How does the LCA process work for an Accounts Payable position?

Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Accounts Payable role in your specific work location. If you'll work at multiple sites, each location requires its own certified LCA. DOL targets a seven-business-day certification window, though timelines can vary.

Can I switch Accounts Payable employers while on H-1B status?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for your new worksite and role before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.