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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Makes recommendations to management on the optimal accounting treatment for new and complex transactions. Leads implementations of new accounting standards, performing research and developing and executing plans with the impacted business areas. Ensures adherence to accounting standards, as well as Company accounting and financial policies. Drives compliance with SEC, IRS and FERC regulations.
Possesses broad understanding of technical accounting and financial principles, including the accounting for rate regulated operations and income taxes. Assists in contractual and regulatory negotiations, including clarification of accounting and financial reporting consequences.
Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Builds and maintains relationships across the Company’s various business areas. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis. Conducts research and develops strategies.
- Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings.
- Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department.
- Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results.
- Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements.
- Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required to business areas and executive management.
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $84,900 | Max $120,567)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general financial accounting and reporting or tax experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 6-year minimum.
- In depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory or tax rules and principles.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios.
- Experience with project roles essential.
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $97,600 | Max $138,600)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum 8 years of general financial/accounting and reporting experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 8-year minimum.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules.
- Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios.
- Experience with leadership and project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/16/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Makes recommendations to management on the optimal accounting treatment for new and complex transactions. Leads implementations of new accounting standards, performing research and developing and executing plans with the impacted business areas. Ensures adherence to accounting standards, as well as Company accounting and financial policies. Drives compliance with SEC, IRS and FERC regulations.
Possesses broad understanding of technical accounting and financial principles, including the accounting for rate regulated operations and income taxes. Assists in contractual and regulatory negotiations, including clarification of accounting and financial reporting consequences.
Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Builds and maintains relationships across the Company’s various business areas. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis. Conducts research and develops strategies.
- Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings.
- Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department.
- Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results.
- Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements.
- Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required to business areas and executive management.
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $84,900 | Max $120,567)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general financial accounting and reporting or tax experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 6-year minimum.
- In depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory or tax rules and principles.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios.
- Experience with project roles essential.
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $97,600 | Max $138,600)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum 8 years of general financial/accounting and reporting experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 8-year minimum.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules.
- Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios.
- Experience with leadership and project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/16/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Technical Consultant
Align your degree to the role
Principal Technical Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific technical field. Pull your O*NET profile and confirm your degree matches the listed knowledge domains before applying. A mismatched degree is the most common RFE trigger for consulting titles.
Verify LCA coverage for every worksite
Consulting roles often involve client sites across multiple states. Each worksite location requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Confirm with your employer that worksite-specific LCAs are filed whenever a new client engagement starts in a different metropolitan area.
Search employers using Migrate Mate
Target companies with verified H-1B filing history for technical consulting roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have sponsored positions matching your occupation code, so you spend time on credible leads rather than cold outreach to companies with no sponsorship track record.
Check prevailing wage before salary talks
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV wage for your metro area before negotiating, so your offer clears the LCA wage requirement from day one.
File premium processing for tight timelines
Principal Technical Consultant offers often come with defined project start dates. USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days on the I-129 petition. Confirm with your employer early in the offer stage whether they'll authorize the upgrade to avoid missing your start date.
Account for the H-1B cap in your timeline
If you're not already in H-1B status or transferring from a cap-exempt employer, you're subject to the annual cap. The selection rules have changed recently, so plan your job search timeline around the cap cycle and confirm whether your target employer qualifies as cap-exempt before you finalize an offer.
H-1B Visa Principal Technical Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Technical Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, it typically does. Principal Technical Consultant roles require deep expertise in a specific technical domain and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or systems engineering. USCIS evaluates the actual duties in your petition, so your employer's job description needs to consistently reflect degree-level technical requirements throughout.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for technical consulting roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history searchable by role and location, which lets you focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor technical positions. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards, where sponsorship status is often unverified or outdated.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one client site to another?
Each new worksite location in a different metropolitan statistical area requires a freshly certified LCA from DOL before you begin work there. Your employer must post the LCA notice at the new worksite and certify the prevailing wage for that location. Failing to update the LCA before a worksite change is a compliance violation, so raise this with your employer's immigration team whenever a new engagement starts.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new consulting employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must still certify a worksite-specific LCA for each location where you'll be placed on client projects.
How long can I stay in H-1B status as a Principal Technical Consultant?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years per petition and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued extensions are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that has been on file for at least 365 days. Your employer's immigration counsel can advise on green card timing to preserve your extension eligibility.