H-1B Visa Accounts Payable Analyst Jobs
Accounts Payable Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation definition, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers in corporate finance, manufacturing, and healthcare regularly file LCAs for this title. The annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst reporting to the AP Manager in Midland, Texas. The AP Analyst is responsible for all accounts payable administrative functions including but not limited to coding and routing invoices through approval workflows and entering the invoices into the accounting system. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, communication skills and be a critical thinker. The candidate should be able to contribute his/her expertise while working on a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist with coding capital, facility and G&A type invoices and routing invoices through the various approval workflows
- Effectively communicate (verbally and written) with AP team members, other departments, and with outside vendors
- Assist with vendor relations as needed
- Assist with daily invoice imports
- Manual invoice entries
- Reconciliation and entry of company card/personal expense
- Preparation of reclasses and journal entries
- Handle confidential information appropriately
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of oil & gas accounting experience
- Proficiency with Quorum, OpenInvoice, Spotfire, Microsoft suite
Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description:
Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst reporting to the AP Manager in Midland, Texas. The AP Analyst is responsible for all accounts payable administrative functions including but not limited to coding and routing invoices through approval workflows and entering the invoices into the accounting system. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, communication skills and be a critical thinker. The candidate should be able to contribute his/her expertise while working on a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist with coding capital, facility and G&A type invoices and routing invoices through the various approval workflows
- Effectively communicate (verbally and written) with AP team members, other departments, and with outside vendors
- Assist with vendor relations as needed
- Assist with daily invoice imports
- Manual invoice entries
- Reconciliation and entry of company card/personal expense
- Preparation of reclasses and journal entries
- Handle confidential information appropriately
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of oil & gas accounting experience
- Proficiency with Quorum, OpenInvoice, Spotfire, Microsoft suite
Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accounts Payable Analyst
Verify your degree field matches
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for accounting roles. A degree in finance, accounting, or business administration supports your petition most cleanly. A general business degree without accounting coursework can trigger an RFE, so document relevant coursework explicitly.
Pull LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for Accounts Payable Analyst roles. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage certification for this title, which means they understand the sponsorship process and aren't filing for the first time.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area using the SOC code for accountants and auditors. Your offered salary must meet the Level I or Level II threshold for your location. Knowing this before negotiations prevents offers that can't legally support an H-1B petition.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. Accounts Payable Analyst openings at university finance departments or hospital systems let you start without waiting for the April lottery registration window.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor an H-1B. Ask HR directly during the offer stage, not after signing. An unenrolled employer cannot file your I-129 petition, and retroactive enrollment adds weeks to an already tight timeline.
Time your application to bridge OPT and H-1B status
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file your I-129 petition before your OPT expires to maintain cap-gap protection. Accounts Payable roles with late-spring hiring cycles can cut this window dangerously short if onboarding delays push the filing past the October 1 start date.
H-1B Visa Accounts Payable Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounts Payable Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as accounting, finance, or business administration. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the employer's job description lists tasks like reconciling subledgers, managing vendor payment cycles, or producing accrual reports, those duties support a specialty occupation argument. Generic data-entry framing weakens the case, so the offer letter and LCA should reflect analytical responsibilities.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Accounts Payable Analyst positions?
Corporate finance teams in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services file LCAs for Accounts Payable Analyst roles with the highest frequency. Large hospital networks and publicly traded manufacturers often maintain dedicated AP departments that sponsor repeatedly for the same SOC code. You can browse employer filing history filtered by this occupation on Migrate Mate to identify companies with an established sponsorship track record for this specific title.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Accounts Payable Analyst H-1B petitions?
DOL requires your employer to certify on the LCA that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for the occupation and geographic area. For AP Analyst roles, this is calculated using the accountants and auditors SOC code and your work location. You can look up the applicable threshold using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations to confirm the offer can legally support a petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch Accounts Payable Analyst jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've maintained valid status. For AP roles, the new employer must file a fresh LCA certified to their location and wage level. The 60-day grace period after leaving your current employer gives you time to secure a new offer, but the new petition must be filed before that window closes.
Does an Accounts Payable Analyst position typically require PERM labor certification for a green card?
Most Accounts Payable Analyst green card sponsorships proceed through EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which do require PERM. Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process through DOL and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available. Because AP Analyst roles are not considered shortage occupations, Schedule A exemptions don't apply, and full PERM processing is standard. Start green card conversations early since PERM adds 12 to 24 months before I-140 filing.