H-1B Visa Group Accountant Jobs

Group Accountant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and U.S. employers file an I-129 petition and a certified LCA before you can start. Consolidation reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and IFRS or GAAP compliance work all support the degree-requirement case at the USCIS stage.

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Open Jobs9+
Work Type44% Remote
Top LocationAlbany, NY
Most JobsIntuit

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Global Business Solutions Group Manager 1, Accountant Service & Support
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Global Business Solutions Group Manager 1, Accountant Service & Support
Intuit
Denver, Colorado
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$106k - $143k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Accounting Group Manager
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Accounting Group Manager
Huntington Bank
Clayton, Missouri
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$70k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Group Director Finance and Strategy
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Group Director Finance and Strategy
DaVita
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
$129k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Investment Grade Finance - Capital Market Group
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Investment Grade Finance - Capital Market Group
MUFG
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Legal
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Corporate Development & M&A
$210k - $275k/yr
Hybrid
Other
10,000+

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Analyst, Leveraged Finance Group
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Analyst, Leveraged Finance Group
Fifth Third Bank
Charlotte, North Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Group Accountant

Match your credentials to U.S. accounting standards

If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying. Hiring managers and USCIS both need to see equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's in accounting or finance, not just a general degree.

Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations

Look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and location before your first offer conversation. Your employer must pay at least that wage on the certified LCA, so knowing the floor prevents late-stage offer adjustments that delay or derail filing.

Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer data

Target companies with a track record of H-1B filings in accounting and finance roles. Migrate Mate lists employers by LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the sponsorship process for roles like yours.

Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA

Group Accountant roles at multi-entity or multi-site companies sometimes involve work across locations. Each worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you can work there, so raise this early if the role involves any travel or rotation across offices.

Align your O*NET profile to your job description

Pull the O*NET profile for Accountants and Auditors and cross-reference it against your offer letter duties. If your job description omits degree-level tasks like financial consolidation or reporting, ask the employer to revise it before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.

File premium processing if your start date is firm

USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. For Group Accountant roles tied to a fiscal year close or audit cycle, a delayed start has real operational consequences, making the upgrade worth raising with your employer early.

H-1B Visa Group Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Group Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, Group Accountant positions typically qualify. The role requires applying accounting theory, financial consolidation principles, and regulatory reporting standards that a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field directly provides. USCIS evaluates the specific duties in the job description, so the offer letter should reflect degree-level responsibilities like intercompany eliminations, group-level GAAP or IFRS reporting, and variance analysis.

What does my employer need to file before I can start?

Your employer must first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which confirms the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. After LCA certification, they file Form I-129 with USCIS. Both steps must be complete before your H-1B status can begin, and each worksite where you'll perform services needs its own certified LCA.

How long does H-1B status last for a Group Accountant?

Initial H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible if a permanent residence process is underway and meets specific milestones, but the standard cap applies to the base petition period.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for accounting roles?

Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B LCA filing history by employer and role type, so you can identify companies that have sponsored accounting and finance positions rather than guessing from job postings alone. Targeting employers with a documented sponsorship history significantly reduces the risk of reaching an offer stage only to find the company won't file.

Will working across multiple office locations affect my H-1B status?

Yes. If your Group Accountant role involves working at multiple client sites or company offices, each location that isn't covered by the original certified LCA requires a new LCA filed with DOL before work begins there. This is a common gap in multi-entity accounting roles, and you should confirm the scope of locations with your employer and immigration counsel before accepting an offer.