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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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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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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.