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Financial Accountant roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers in public accounting, corporate finance, and financial services regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, and many file for cap-exempt positions through universities and nonprofits.
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The Financial Accountant II provides financial accounting oversight for the Utilities department projects and operations, Breslow Ice Hockey Center and the Service Centers at UNL. Perform and coordinate financial processes with all UNL Business Center staff. Assists senior management with budgeting, financial reporting and analyses. This position applies acumen and understanding of business concepts and processes to provide senior management with actionable decision making analytics. Will assist with other miscellaneous accounting functions, as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, business administration; equivalent education/experience considered.
- Two years of relevant professional accounting and/or finance work experience.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in general office software, including Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
- Public accounting experience.
- University or higher education experience.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best accounting practices.
- Thorough knowledge of fund accounting as described in the AICPA Audit Guide and by GASB.
- Thorough understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards.
- Knowledge of BOR Bylaws, State policies and procedures and University policies and procedures, especially those related to accounting.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel.
- CPA license is preferred.
POSTED SALARY
$58,000/yr minimum
HOW TO APPLY
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
INTRODUCTION
The Financial Accountant II provides financial accounting oversight for the Utilities department projects and operations, Breslow Ice Hockey Center and the Service Centers at UNL. Perform and coordinate financial processes with all UNL Business Center staff. Assists senior management with budgeting, financial reporting and analyses. This position applies acumen and understanding of business concepts and processes to provide senior management with actionable decision making analytics. Will assist with other miscellaneous accounting functions, as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, business administration; equivalent education/experience considered.
- Two years of relevant professional accounting and/or finance work experience.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in general office software, including Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
- Public accounting experience.
- University or higher education experience.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best accounting practices.
- Thorough knowledge of fund accounting as described in the AICPA Audit Guide and by GASB.
- Thorough understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards.
- Knowledge of BOR Bylaws, State policies and procedures and University policies and procedures, especially those related to accounting.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel.
- CPA license is preferred.
POSTED SALARY
$58,000/yr minimum
HOW TO APPLY
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Accountant
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with financial accounting work. A degree in a tangentially related field like general business may trigger an RFE, so gather credential evaluations and course transcripts before you apply.
Check LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 13-2011 (Accountants and Auditors). This tells you which employers have actively sponsored financial accountants and at what wage levels.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Financial accountant roles at these organizations let you start without waiting for cap registration in March.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Financial Accountant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. You skip the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored this job title.
Document specialty occupation with role-specific evidence
Your employer's H-1B petition must show the Financial Accountant position requires a specialized degree, not just any bachelor's. Help your employer collect internal job postings, industry salary surveys, and O*NET data showing degree requirements for this occupation.
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Find Financial Accountant JobsFinancial Accountant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently approves Financial Accountant petitions because the role requires theoretical and practical application of accounting principles typically obtained through a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. The stronger your employer's documentation linking the specific duties to that degree field, the lower the risk of an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Accountants most often?
Public accounting firms, corporate finance departments at large manufacturers and technology companies, financial services firms, and healthcare systems are consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Universities and nonprofit hospitals also sponsor financial accountants and can file outside the cap lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter Financial Accountant openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history so you're applying where sponsorship is already established.
Can my employer sponsor an H-1B if I'm currently on OPT as a Financial Accountant?
Yes. If you're on standard OPT, your employer must file your H-1B petition during the March registration window, with an October 1 start date. If your undergraduate or graduate degree was in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM-designated business program, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you additional runway if you're not selected in one lottery cycle.
What wage level does my employer need to pay on an H-1B LCA for this role?
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for the Financial Accountant position in the specific work location, which varies by metro area and experience level. Wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV. Your employer certifies the wage in the LCA before filing the H-1B petition. You can check the applicable wage tiers for your location using the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 13-2011.
What happens if my H-1B petition gets an RFE for a Financial Accountant role?
An RFE on a Financial Accountant petition usually questions whether the role requires a specific degree or whether your degree directly relates to the duties. Your employer's attorney will need to respond with evidence: a detailed job description, internal organizational charts, industry standards showing degree requirements for the position, and documentation of your academic credentials. Responding thoroughly within the USCIS deadline is critical because unanswered RFEs result in denial.
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