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Senior Corporate Accountant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Large public companies, multinational corporations, and CPA firms regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role. Cap-subject petitions enter the lottery each April for an October 1 start date.
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One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Core Responsibilities: Lease Accounting & Compliance (ASC 842):
- Review and analyze lease contracts to determine proper accounting treatment under ASC 842.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of leases, including originations, modifications, renewals, and terminations.
- Collaborate with key collaborators (i.e. Real Estate, Business area leaders, Operations, etc.) to compile and review critical lease support documentation.
- Use lease accounting software to record and reconcile finance and operating leases.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and evolving GAAP standards.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to lease.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for lease-related balance sheet accounts.
- Analyze and explain variances between actuals, budgets, and historical trends.
- Assist in the preparation of SEC supporting schedules and internal management reports.
Process Improvement & Special Projects:
- See opportunities to automate reconciliations and enhance reporting efficiency.
The day-to-day:
- Review and abstract key financial terms from new and modified lease contracts to ensure accurate entry into the lease accounting system.
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries for lease-related accounts in accordance with ASC 842.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of lease-related balance sheet accounts, including Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
- Partner with Real Estate and Facilities teams to track lease renewals, terminations, and amendments to maintain an up-to-date global lease inventory.
- Generate monthly and quarterly lease disclosure reports and provide variance analysis to management regarding lease-related financial trends.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5+ years of experience in public or corporate accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance or related business field.
- Excellent understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preferably a general understanding of ASC 842 - Lease Accounting.
- Ability to document finance and accounting processes.
- Strong communication skills to partner with Legal, Real Estate, and IT teams to streamline the end-to-end lease lifecycle.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
- Self-motivated with ability to balance and prioritize competing demands.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Deep understanding of lease accounting standards (such as ASC 842) and the ability to apply them to complex global contracts.
- CPA license.
- A track record of identifying and resolving discrepancies in large datasets, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting and audit trails.
- Experience in automating manual accounting workflows or implementing new software modules to increase team efficiency.
- Ability to manage an increasing volume of global leases as Viasat expands its international footprint.
- Advanced Excel skills (macros, Power Query) and experience with enterprise systems like Oracle, SAP, or Costar.
- Familiarity with multi-currency environments related to leasing.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $79,000.00 - $124,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $97,500.00 - $146,500.00 / annually. At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Core Responsibilities: Lease Accounting & Compliance (ASC 842):
- Review and analyze lease contracts to determine proper accounting treatment under ASC 842.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of leases, including originations, modifications, renewals, and terminations.
- Collaborate with key collaborators (i.e. Real Estate, Business area leaders, Operations, etc.) to compile and review critical lease support documentation.
- Use lease accounting software to record and reconcile finance and operating leases.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and evolving GAAP standards.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to lease.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for lease-related balance sheet accounts.
- Analyze and explain variances between actuals, budgets, and historical trends.
- Assist in the preparation of SEC supporting schedules and internal management reports.
Process Improvement & Special Projects:
- See opportunities to automate reconciliations and enhance reporting efficiency.
The day-to-day:
- Review and abstract key financial terms from new and modified lease contracts to ensure accurate entry into the lease accounting system.
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries for lease-related accounts in accordance with ASC 842.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of lease-related balance sheet accounts, including Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
- Partner with Real Estate and Facilities teams to track lease renewals, terminations, and amendments to maintain an up-to-date global lease inventory.
- Generate monthly and quarterly lease disclosure reports and provide variance analysis to management regarding lease-related financial trends.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5+ years of experience in public or corporate accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance or related business field.
- Excellent understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preferably a general understanding of ASC 842 - Lease Accounting.
- Ability to document finance and accounting processes.
- Strong communication skills to partner with Legal, Real Estate, and IT teams to streamline the end-to-end lease lifecycle.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
- Self-motivated with ability to balance and prioritize competing demands.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Deep understanding of lease accounting standards (such as ASC 842) and the ability to apply them to complex global contracts.
- CPA license.
- A track record of identifying and resolving discrepancies in large datasets, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting and audit trails.
- Experience in automating manual accounting workflows or implementing new software modules to increase team efficiency.
- Ability to manage an increasing volume of global leases as Viasat expands its international footprint.
- Advanced Excel skills (macros, Power Query) and experience with enterprise systems like Oracle, SAP, or Costar.
- Familiarity with multi-currency environments related to leasing.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $79,000.00 - $124,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $97,500.00 - $146,500.00 / annually. At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Corporate Accountant
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to corporate accounting work. A degree in accounting, finance, or business administration clears this bar cleanly. Degrees in unrelated fields require a detailed equivalency argument supported by transcripts and credential evaluations.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Corporate Accountant postings by verified H-1B LCA filing history. This narrows your search to employers who have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for this occupation code, not just companies that say they sponsor.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage at your work location, and understanding Wage Levels I through IV helps you negotiate an offer that USCIS won't flag during LCA review.
Ask about cap-exempt filing options early
If you're on OPT or another H-1B, ask prospective employers whether any affiliated nonprofit research organizations or universities could file a cap-exempt petition. Corporate accounting roles at hybrid entities sometimes qualify, letting you start without waiting for an October 1 lottery slot.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify before filing your I-129 petition. Confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after signing. A company that hasn't yet enrolled will need additional setup time before USCIS will accept the petition, which can push your start date.
Document specialty occupation with your job duties
USCIS scrutinizes Senior Corporate Accountant petitions when the job description includes general bookkeeping tasks. Work with your employer to ensure the I-129 support letter emphasizes complex consolidations, SEC reporting, technical accounting under GAAP, and the specific degree knowledge those duties require.
H-1B Visa Senior Corporate Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Corporate Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Senior Corporate Accountant as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Roles involving technical GAAP application, financial consolidations, or SEC reporting strengthen the specialty occupation argument further. General bookkeeping duties mixed into the description can weaken it, so the job offer letter matters.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Corporate Accountant roles?
Public companies with complex reporting obligations, large multinationals managing intercompany accounting, and regional CPA firms with corporate audit practices are the most consistent sponsors for this role. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which filters postings using DOL Labor Condition Application data rather than employer self-reporting.
Does a three-year accounting degree satisfy the H-1B degree requirement?
USCIS requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, which is typically four years. A three-year degree from countries like India or Australia may qualify, but your employer will likely need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirming equivalency. Some petitions also combine the three-year degree with one year of relevant graduate coursework or documented professional experience to reach the four-year threshold.
How does the H-1B lottery affect the timeline for starting a Senior Corporate Accountant job?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are submitted in April each year for an October 1 employment start date. If selected, USCIS has up to six months to adjudicate. Premium processing reduces that window to 15 business days for an additional fee. If you're currently on OPT with a cap-gap, your authorization automatically extends through September 30 while the petition is pending, letting you continue working without interruption.
Can a Senior Corporate Accountant on H-1B switch employers mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a closely related specialty occupation. The new employer must file before your current status expires and must meet all LCA prevailing wage requirements for your new work location.