H-1B Visa General Ledger Accountant Jobs
General Ledger Accountant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, meeting USCIS specialty occupation standards. Large public companies, regional banks, healthcare systems, and manufacturing firms file LCAs for this role each year, making it one of the more consistently sponsored accounting titles.
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Bashas’ is a family-owned, regional grocer that operates in Arizona, New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932, Bashas’ has a rich history of serving communities with quality products and great customer service.
Shared values led Bashas’ to join The Raley’s Companies in 2021, strengthening our business through technological advancements, shared learning, leadership development, and new offerings. With more than 21,000 team members, we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings, exceptional service, and to do right by our people, communities, and planet.
Position Purpose
As a Senior General Ledger Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the Company's financial records. You will be responsible for complex general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close processes, accrual accounting, prepaid and intangible asset management, and financial reporting support.
This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, identifying process improvements, analyzing financial data, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise, ERP knowledge (preferably SAP), and analytical skills while contributing to key initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
- Paid time off
- Family leave and time off
- Life insurance
- Store and discount programs
- Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)
- On-site Culture Club events and Community Engagement opportunities
What You'll Do & How You'll Make a Difference
- Own and maintain assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accruals, assets, liabilities, deferred income, utility accounts, lottery-related transactions, and third-party vendor accounts.
- Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies independently, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and accounting adjustments.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, and deadlines are met.
- Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses and intangible assets, including amortization schedules and supporting documentation.
- Review financial activity for unusual trends, variances, or exceptions and provide recommendations for resolution.
- Validate the accuracy and completeness of data integrations and financial interfaces between SAP and other business systems.
- Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, Merchandising, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
- Support internal financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for general ledger accounting processes and procedures.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to less experienced accounting team members as needed.
- Participate in special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who You Are
- A detail-oriented accounting professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.
- An analytical thinker who enjoys researching issues, solving problems, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- A self-starter who can manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A collaborative partner who effectively builds relationships across departments and communicates financial concepts clearly.
- A process-minded professional who seeks efficiencies and embraces continuous improvement.
- A trusted team member who demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting or general ledger experience.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accrual-based accounting.
- Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
- Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses.
- SAP or other large ERP system experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, formulas, and financial data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
Permanent residency in Arizona or New Mexico is a condition of employment for this position. This means a job offer may be denied or rescinded and, if employed, employment may be terminated if an applicant/team member ceases to reside in Arizona or New Mexico.
Who We Are
Bashas’ is a family-owned, regional grocer that operates in Arizona, New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932, Bashas’ has a rich history of serving communities with quality products and great customer service.
Shared values led Bashas’ to join The Raley’s Companies in 2021, strengthening our business through technological advancements, shared learning, leadership development, and new offerings. With more than 21,000 team members, we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings, exceptional service, and to do right by our people, communities, and planet.
Position Purpose
As a Senior General Ledger Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the Company's financial records. You will be responsible for complex general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close processes, accrual accounting, prepaid and intangible asset management, and financial reporting support.
This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, identifying process improvements, analyzing financial data, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise, ERP knowledge (preferably SAP), and analytical skills while contributing to key initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
- Paid time off
- Family leave and time off
- Life insurance
- Store and discount programs
- Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)
- On-site Culture Club events and Community Engagement opportunities
What You'll Do & How You'll Make a Difference
- Own and maintain assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accruals, assets, liabilities, deferred income, utility accounts, lottery-related transactions, and third-party vendor accounts.
- Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies independently, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and accounting adjustments.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, and deadlines are met.
- Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses and intangible assets, including amortization schedules and supporting documentation.
- Review financial activity for unusual trends, variances, or exceptions and provide recommendations for resolution.
- Validate the accuracy and completeness of data integrations and financial interfaces between SAP and other business systems.
- Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, Merchandising, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
- Support internal financial reporting by preparing schedules, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for general ledger accounting processes and procedures.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to less experienced accounting team members as needed.
- Participate in special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who You Are
- A detail-oriented accounting professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.
- An analytical thinker who enjoys researching issues, solving problems, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- A self-starter who can manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A collaborative partner who effectively builds relationships across departments and communicates financial concepts clearly.
- A process-minded professional who seeks efficiencies and embraces continuous improvement.
- A trusted team member who demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting or general ledger experience.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accrual-based accounting.
- Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
- Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses.
- SAP or other large ERP system experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, formulas, and financial data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience researching and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
Permanent residency in Arizona or New Mexico is a condition of employment for this position. This means a job offer may be denied or rescinded and, if employed, employment may be terminated if an applicant/team member ceases to reside in Arizona or New Mexico.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a General Ledger Accountant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to be in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. A general business degree without substantial accounting coursework can trigger an RFE, so document your relevant coursework before your employer files the I-129.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title, SOC code, and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage for GL Accountant roles, or your employer's LCA will be rejected by DOL.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter General Ledger Accountant roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this specific occupation code. Employers with recent filings have an active sponsorship process, cutting weeks off the timeline compared to approaching first-time sponsors.
Prioritize cap-exempt or large-quota employers
Hospitals, universities, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your I-129 can be filed any time of year without lottery risk. If you're targeting for-profit employers, confirm they'll file for the October 1 start date and register you in the USCIS H-1B lottery in March.
Get your CPA credentials documented early
Employers sponsoring GL Accountants often list CPA licensure or active candidacy as a job requirement. USCIS also views CPA credentials as strong evidence of specialty occupation, so gather your state board scores, transcripts, and license status before the petition stage.
Understand the LCA posting requirement at your worksite
Your employer must post the certified LCA at the physical location where you'll work for at least ten consecutive business days before filing the I-129. Remote or hybrid GL roles complicate this, so clarify your primary worksite address with HR before the DOL certification step.
H-1B Visa General Ledger Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Ledger Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies General Ledger Accountant roles as specialty occupations because the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for accountants and auditors supports this classification. Employers occasionally receive RFEs if the job description is too broad or lists degree requirements as preferred rather than required, so a precise job description matters.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for GL Accountant roles?
Public companies with large finance teams, regional and national banks, hospital systems, and mid-to-large manufacturing firms file LCAs for General Ledger Accountant roles most frequently. Accounting and advisory firms also sponsor, particularly for roles supporting multi-entity clients. You can filter for employers with active LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before applying.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect GL Accountant H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for a General Ledger Accountant at your specific work location and experience level. The wage is tied to your SOC code and the county or metro area where you work. Before your employer files the LCA, you can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offer will be approved.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new GL Accountant role at a different company?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational category once your I-129 has been pending for 180 days or more. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
Does having CPA licensure improve H-1B approval odds for an accounting role?
CPA licensure strengthens an H-1B petition for a General Ledger Accountant position because it demonstrates the role meets the standard that normally requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and ongoing professional credentialing. USCIS adjudicators look for evidence that the position is genuinely professional in nature. Documenting your CPA exam scores, state board registration, or active candidacy in the petition packet reduces RFE risk.