H-1B Visa Bookkeeper Jobs
Bookkeeper roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Employers in industries with high transaction volumes, like healthcare, logistics, and professional services, regularly file LCAs for bookkeeping positions and are active H-1B sponsors.
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Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant-Corporate is responsible for the activities across Woda Cooper’s corporate businesses, which include performing accounting-related duties to compile and maintain accounting records. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and in a timely manner. This position assists in period-end close and will be responsible for preparing related journal entries.
REPORTS TO:
The Staff Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Handle tax online and paper, payments and returns.
- Record cash transactions and update cash daily for assigned bank accounts.
- Complete daily/weekly bank reconciliations for corporate cash accounts.
- Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data and reports, and identifies and corrects errors.
- Calculates quarterly CATax and books-related entries.
- Process intercompany billing.
- Track, audit, reconcile, and intercompany billing of corporate credit card transactions.
- Internal controls support and participation in process improvements.
- Accurately complete special reports and projects as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of RealPage ERP, is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of accounting experience required.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.
WHO WE ARE:
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant-Corporate is responsible for the activities across Woda Cooper’s corporate businesses, which include performing accounting-related duties to compile and maintain accounting records. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and in a timely manner. This position assists in period-end close and will be responsible for preparing related journal entries.
REPORTS TO:
The Staff Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Handle tax online and paper, payments and returns.
- Record cash transactions and update cash daily for assigned bank accounts.
- Complete daily/weekly bank reconciliations for corporate cash accounts.
- Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data and reports, and identifies and corrects errors.
- Calculates quarterly CATax and books-related entries.
- Process intercompany billing.
- Track, audit, reconcile, and intercompany billing of corporate credit card transactions.
- Internal controls support and participation in process improvements.
- Accurately complete special reports and projects as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of RealPage ERP, is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of accounting experience required.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Bookkeeper
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval for bookkeeping roles hinges on proving the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field. Pull the O*NET profile for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks to document the standard educational requirement before your employer files.
Target industries with high LCA filing volume
Healthcare systems, staffing firms, and logistics companies file LCAs for bookkeeper roles far more consistently than retail or hospitality employers. Filtering by industry before you apply saves time and improves your odds of finding an employer already familiar with the H-1B process.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter bookkeeper openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list positions without any sponsorship infrastructure, so you're only spending time on employers who have actually filed for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title before USCIS will approve your petition. Run your specific ZIP code and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search so you know the floor before salary discussions begin.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can stretch past five months. If your employer is filing a cap-subject petition and you have a firm start date, ask them to add premium processing to the I-129 so USCIS responds within 15 business days instead.
Prepare bookkeeping software credentials before interviews
Employers sponsoring H-1B bookkeepers increasingly list QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite proficiency as degree-equivalent justification in the LCA job description. Documented certifications in these platforms strengthen the specialty occupation argument and make you a stronger candidate at the offer stage.
H-1B Visa Bookkeeper: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bookkeeper role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A bookkeeper job description that requires a degree in accounting or finance, rather than just general business experience, is far more likely to pass the specialty occupation test. Roles framed around data entry or clerical tasks without a degree requirement typically don't qualify.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for bookkeeper positions?
Healthcare networks, accounting firms, logistics companies, and large professional services firms file LCAs for bookkeeper roles with the most consistency. Smaller businesses occasionally sponsor, but they're less likely to have an immigration attorney on retainer to manage the filing. Migrate Mate lets you filter bookkeeper openings by verified H-1B LCA filing history so you're targeting employers who have actually gone through the process.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a bookkeeper role mid-year?
Cap-exempt employers like nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions at any time. For cap-subject employers, new H-1B petitions must go through the annual lottery, which USCIS typically opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're already in H-1B status with a different employer, a transfer to a new bookkeeping role doesn't require lottery entry.
What wage level will my employer likely need to pay for a bookkeeper H-1B?
The DOL sets four prevailing wage levels based on experience, supervision, and complexity. Most bookkeeper H-1B petitions are filed at Level 1 or Level 2, reflecting entry- to mid-level roles. The exact floor depends on your job location and the SOC code your employer selects. Use the OFLC Wage Search with your city and the relevant bookkeeping SOC code to find the current prevailing wage before you negotiate.
Does a bookkeeper on H-1B status need to stay with the same employer?
No. Under AC21 portability rules, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification without losing your place in the process. If you've had an I-140 approved for 180 days or more, portability protections apply to your priority date as well. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can start working once they receive the receipt notice.