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Staff Accountant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because accounting requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Many mid-size and large employers file H-1B petitions for staff accountants, particularly during the annual April lottery window.
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Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant-Corporate is responsible for the activities across Woda Cooper’s corporate businesses, which include performing accounting-related duties to compile and maintain accounting records. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and in a timely manner. This position assists in period-end close and will be responsible for preparing related journal entries.
REPORTS TO:
The Staff Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Handle tax online and paper, payments and returns.
- Record cash transactions and update cash daily for assigned bank accounts.
- Complete daily/weekly bank reconciliations for corporate cash accounts.
- Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data and reports, and identifies and corrects errors.
- Calculates quarterly CATax and books-related entries.
- Process intercompany billing.
- Track, audit, reconcile, and intercompany billing of corporate credit card transactions.
- Internal controls support and participation in process improvements.
- Accurately complete special reports and projects as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of RealPage ERP, is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of accounting experience required.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.
WHO WE ARE:
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant-Corporate is responsible for the activities across Woda Cooper’s corporate businesses, which include performing accounting-related duties to compile and maintain accounting records. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and in a timely manner. This position assists in period-end close and will be responsible for preparing related journal entries.
REPORTS TO:
The Staff Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Handle tax online and paper, payments and returns.
- Record cash transactions and update cash daily for assigned bank accounts.
- Complete daily/weekly bank reconciliations for corporate cash accounts.
- Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data and reports, and identifies and corrects errors.
- Calculates quarterly CATax and books-related entries.
- Process intercompany billing.
- Track, audit, reconcile, and intercompany billing of corporate credit card transactions.
- Internal controls support and participation in process improvements.
- Accurately complete special reports and projects as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of RealPage ERP, is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of accounting experience required.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Staff Accountant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your accounting degree to directly relate to the Staff Accountant role. A degree in a different field, even with accounting coursework, can trigger an RFE. Confirm the match before applying to roles.
Check employer LCA filings by occupation
Use Migrate Mate to filter Staff Accountant roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history in accounting SOC codes, so you're targeting companies that have actually sponsored this role before.
Time your job search before lottery registration
H-1B registration opens in March for an October start date. Target employers in January and February so they can register you in time. A late offer means waiting a full year for the next lottery window.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary talks
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Pull the current Level I or Level II rate from the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know the floor they're legally required to meet.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled employers during your search
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer has an active compliance infrastructure, which often correlates with experience sponsoring work visas. Ask HR directly during the interview process whether the company uses E-Verify.
Request premium processing when your OPT gap is tight
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B status, standard processing can run several months. Ask your employer to file for premium processing through USCIS to get a 15-business-day decision and avoid an authorization gap.
H-1B Visa Staff Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Staff Accountant positions qualify as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. USCIS looks at the job duties and the degree requirement together. Generic titles like 'accountant' can face scrutiny if the job description doesn't reflect degree-level complexity, so the offer letter and job duties matter significantly.
Which types of employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Staff Accountants?
Public accounting firms, large corporations with in-house finance departments, healthcare systems, and financial services companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for Staff Accountant roles. Smaller firms sponsor less frequently because of cost and administrative burden. You can browse Staff Accountant roles from verified H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history in accounting occupation codes.
Can a CPA license affect my H-1B petition as a Staff Accountant?
Having a CPA license strengthens your petition but isn't required for H-1B approval in a Staff Accountant role. USCIS focuses on the degree requirement, not licensure. That said, states that require CPA licensure for certain duties may expect you to obtain it eventually, and some employers include it as a condition of employment rather than a visa requirement.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off while working as a Staff Accountant?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing H-1B employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. The 60-day window is a single grace period per authorized validity period, so it doesn't reset with each new role.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Staff Accountant H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location, job duties, and experience level before filing the LCA with DOL. Prevailing wages for Staff Accountants vary significantly by metro area. You can look up the current wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search, which publishes rates by occupation code and geography. Underpaying relative to the prevailing wage is a common RFE trigger.