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Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles sit squarely within H-1B specialty occupation territory, requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve the petition.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Our Client is looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a FTE/ Direct placement opportunity in Bellevue, WA.
Day-2-day responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet and cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly financial statements at the subsidiary level
- Prepares and maintain equity method accounting among all entity line
- Assist in the quarterly/year-end preparation of audited FS, which includes BS, IS, and CF along with footnotes.
- Maintain/reconcile accumulated other comprehensive income account on a monthly basis
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly board and executive reporting package, providing analytics around results
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly financials submitted to the bank, along with MD&A
- Prepares journal entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in the areas of bonus, supplies, foreign exchange gain/loss, and stock compensation
- Participates on department projects in support of the company goals and objectives
- GAAP experience
Qualifications
Skills & Education:
- Worked in public accounting; Ideally one of the “Big 4” firms but regional firms will be acceptable
- Experience in both SEC & SSC reporting
- Has both public and private accounting experience (should have experience working with a large private company)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) is a plus
- Compliance experience
- Working knowledge of accounting processes and principles
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
- Working knowledge of financial databases and systems
- Working knowledge of financial statements and general ledgers
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to be detail-oriented and obtain a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information
Additional Information
To get further details or to apply for this position please contact:
Blair Ballard
425-298-1471
blair.ballard(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Our Client is looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a FTE/ Direct placement opportunity in Bellevue, WA.
Day-2-day responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet and cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly financial statements at the subsidiary level
- Prepares and maintain equity method accounting among all entity line
- Assist in the quarterly/year-end preparation of audited FS, which includes BS, IS, and CF along with footnotes.
- Maintain/reconcile accumulated other comprehensive income account on a monthly basis
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly board and executive reporting package, providing analytics around results
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly financials submitted to the bank, along with MD&A
- Prepares journal entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in the areas of bonus, supplies, foreign exchange gain/loss, and stock compensation
- Participates on department projects in support of the company goals and objectives
- GAAP experience
Qualifications
Skills & Education:
- Worked in public accounting; Ideally one of the “Big 4” firms but regional firms will be acceptable
- Experience in both SEC & SSC reporting
- Has both public and private accounting experience (should have experience working with a large private company)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) is a plus
- Compliance experience
- Working knowledge of accounting processes and principles
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
- Working knowledge of financial databases and systems
- Working knowledge of financial statements and general ledgers
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to be detail-oriented and obtain a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information
Additional Information
To get further details or to apply for this position please contact:
Blair Ballard
425-298-1471
blair.ballard(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to financial reporting. A CPA license, CFA designation, or master's in accounting strengthens your specialty occupation argument if your undergraduate degree is in a tangentially related field.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for accounting and financial reporting roles specifically, not just broad finance categories. Past filings signal genuine H-1B sponsorship capacity for your exact position.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the SOC code 13-2011 through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage. Employers must certify at least the Level I prevailing wage, and knowing the tiers lets you negotiate a salary that supports a Level II or III certification.
Identify cap-exempt employers to bypass the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are H-1B cap-exempt. Senior financial reporting roles exist at these entities, and cap-exempt employers can file petitions year-round without waiting for the April registration window.
Request premium processing during job transitions
If you're changing employers while on H-1B, your status continues under portability rules once your new employer files. Ask for premium processing to get a 15-business-day adjudication and reduce the overlap period you're working under a pending petition.
Document your Big Four or public company reporting experience explicitly
H-1B petitions for senior-level accounting roles face RFEs questioning whether the position truly requires a specialized degree. A detailed job duties letter citing SEC reporting, ASC 842, or IFRS consolidation work directly counters that challenge.
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Find Senior Financial Reporting Accountant JobsSenior Financial Reporting Accountant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently classifies senior accounting and financial reporting roles as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Roles involving SEC filings, GAAP consolidations, or technical accounting research carry particularly strong specialty occupation arguments. Your employer's offer letter and job description should explicitly state the degree requirement to support the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for financial reporting roles?
Public companies with SEC reporting obligations, large financial services firms, Big Four and regional accounting firms, and multinational corporations with complex consolidation needs are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers have established immigration programs and legal infrastructure already in place. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors for financial reporting positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for accounting-specific SOC codes.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer is acquired or undergoes a merger?
If your employer is acquired and you continue in the same role with the same job duties, your H-1B generally remains valid under successor-in-interest rules without requiring a new petition, provided the acquiring entity assumes H-1B obligations. If your title, duties, or work location change materially, your new employer must file an amended petition. USCIS guidance recommends filing the amendment promptly if any material changes occur post-acquisition.
Can I work for multiple employers as a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant on H-1B?
Yes, through concurrent H-1B employment. Each employer must file a separate H-1B petition and their own Labor Condition Application certifying the prevailing wage for your work location. This is common for accountants who consult part-time alongside a primary employer. Both petitions must be approved or pending before you begin work for the second employer, and each position must independently meet specialty occupation requirements.
Does a CPA license affect my H-1B petition for this role?
A CPA license strengthens but doesn't replace the degree requirement for H-1B purposes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on the academic credential, not professional licensure. However, holding an active CPA reinforces that the role genuinely requires specialized theoretical knowledge, which helps counter RFEs arguing the position could be performed by someone without a specific degree. It also supports higher prevailing wage tier certifications through the OFLC Wage Search.
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