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Corporate Accountant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Many mid-size and large employers file H-1B petitions for these positions, making them a reliable target for professionals navigating the annual cap and lottery.
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With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.
Position Summary
The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for managing core accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records. This role oversees some aspects of the monthly close process, supports financial reporting activities, maintains compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, while partnering across the finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Partner with shared services on all A/P, operating expenses, and expense allocations to ensure accuracy. Provide ad hoc analysis on operating spend to support underwriters & senior management and manage cost center structure and related reporting hierarchy.
- Manage the quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
- Prepare and/or review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analyses.
- Oversee general ledger activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, banking transactions, and intercompany transactions.
- Responsible for annual forecast/budget within the scope of operating expenses.
- Coordination and oversight of collateral arrangements related to assumed business and intercompany arrangements, including trust accounts and letters of credit.
- Ensure consistent application of corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Other ad-hoc requests as needed.
Financial Reporting Support
- Partner with the Financial Reporting team to support preparation of quarterly internal management reports and regulatory reporting (within the scope of OpEx).
- Provide supporting schedules and documentation for internal management reporting and regulatory reporting.
- Responsible for variance analysis and explanations of operating expenses in financial results.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
- Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, walkthroughs, testing coordination, and remediation.
- Serve as a key contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with FP&A, Technical Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and business stakeholders on accounting matters.
- Support integration of accounting requirements for new systems or business activities.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance close efficiency, automation, and documentation quality.
- Support ERP system enhancements, implementations, and controls optimization.
- Establish best practices to improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability of accounting processes.
Qualifications
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Experience
- 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Prior public accounting experience preferred.
- Experience in a corporate or public‑company environment a plus.
- (Re)Insurance experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday Financials).
Success Factors
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability for accurate financial results.
- Strong attention to detail balanced with operational efficiency.
- Ability to build trust and influence across finance and business teams.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
LOCATION
13100 Arch Reinsurance Company
INTRODUCTION
With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.
Position Summary
The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for managing core accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records. This role oversees some aspects of the monthly close process, supports financial reporting activities, maintains compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, while partnering across the finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Partner with shared services on all A/P, operating expenses, and expense allocations to ensure accuracy. Provide ad hoc analysis on operating spend to support underwriters & senior management and manage cost center structure and related reporting hierarchy.
- Manage the quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
- Prepare and/or review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analyses.
- Oversee general ledger activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, banking transactions, and intercompany transactions.
- Responsible for annual forecast/budget within the scope of operating expenses.
- Coordination and oversight of collateral arrangements related to assumed business and intercompany arrangements, including trust accounts and letters of credit.
- Ensure consistent application of corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Other ad-hoc requests as needed.
Financial Reporting Support
- Partner with the Financial Reporting team to support preparation of quarterly internal management reports and regulatory reporting (within the scope of OpEx).
- Provide supporting schedules and documentation for internal management reporting and regulatory reporting.
- Responsible for variance analysis and explanations of operating expenses in financial results.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
- Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, walkthroughs, testing coordination, and remediation.
- Serve as a key contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with FP&A, Technical Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and business stakeholders on accounting matters.
- Support integration of accounting requirements for new systems or business activities.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance close efficiency, automation, and documentation quality.
- Support ERP system enhancements, implementations, and controls optimization.
- Establish best practices to improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability of accounting processes.
Qualifications
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Experience
- 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Prior public accounting experience preferred.
- Experience in a corporate or public‑company environment a plus.
- (Re)Insurance experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday Financials).
Success Factors
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability for accurate financial results.
- Strong attention to detail balanced with operational efficiency.
- Ability to build trust and influence across finance and business teams.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
LOCATION
13100 Arch Reinsurance Company
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Accountant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to corporate accounting work. A finance or business degree often qualifies, but a general management degree may trigger an RFE. Confirm the match before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and target metro area before you receive an offer. Employers must pay at least the DOL wage level, so knowing it prevents undershooting during negotiations.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter corporate accountant roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for accounting positions, so you're focusing on companies with real H-1B sponsorship experience in your field.
Ask employers about cap-exempt entity eligibility
Universities, nonprofits, and certain research organizations are cap-exempt, letting your employer file outside the lottery window. If you're open to higher-education or hospital-system finance roles, these positions skip the April registration entirely.
File your I-129 with premium processing if your start date is tight
Standard H-1B processing runs several months. If your offer start date falls close to October 1, USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and avoids gaps in your work authorization.
Document CPA licensure and work history precisely
USCIS scrutinizes accounting petitions when your degree is in a broad field. A current CPA license, detailed job descriptions showing specialized accounting duties, and organized employment records strengthen the specialty occupation argument significantly.
H-1B Visa Corporate Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently approves corporate accountant positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. The O*NET profile for accountants and auditors confirms this educational standard. If your job description includes duties outside core accounting, your employer should ensure the petition clearly ties all duties to that degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Accountant positions?
Large public companies, Big Four and regional accounting firms, financial institutions, and healthcare systems are consistent H-1B sponsors for corporate accountant roles. Smaller private companies sponsor less frequently but do file when they can't find qualified local candidates. Migrate Mate lets you search corporate accountant openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship intent.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Corporate Accountant offers?
Before your employer files the Labor Condition Application, they must certify that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code, job level, and work location. You can verify this independently using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV, and most corporate accountant roles at established companies fall at Level II or III, which sets a meaningful floor.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a remote Corporate Accountant role?
Yes, but the LCA must cover every location where you'll perform work, including your home address if you're fully remote. If you move states after your H-1B is approved, your employer needs to file an amended LCA and potentially an amended I-129 petition with USCIS. This requirement catches many remote workers off guard, so confirm your employer's process for location changes before accepting a remote offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Corporate Accountant role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, transfer your H-1B to a new employer, or change to another valid status. Your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work with them once USCIS receives the petition, not when it's approved. Acting quickly matters because the 60-day window doesn't pause during adjudication.