H-1B Visa Staff Accountant Jobs
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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Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, developing and maintaining department budgets and generating cost reporting. The position oversees financial reporting and operations. Includes maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledgers. Position prepares and analyzes budgets and performs general bookkeeping. Includes generalized responsibilities for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.
Data Analysis/Communication/Issue Resolution Prevention % of Job 85%
- Analyze monthly cost allocations and report the trend of cost components for management decisions.
- Process month-end close and accrual work and generate financial statement package following business unit close schedule.
- Reconcile account balances and bank statements by supporting documents at the month end.
- Research for transferring and adjusting accounting procedures between generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards with Taiwan headquarters.
- Accounting entries booking support and review.
- Review periodic payment report and coordinate with Treasury Department to dispatch funds.
- Coordinate with manager to file tax relative documents provided by IRS.
- Prepare necessary reports and documents for annual package audits.
- Process and review daily journal entries within a limited time constraint.
- Assist in other projects and accounting department related tasks and jobs.
- Perform every task accurately and reliably.
- Provide effective communication with other departments.
Team Leadership % of Job 10%
- Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the company culture.
- Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.
- Maintains and strengthens internal, external customer and supplier relationships. Communicates and works with all business partners.
- Ensures inventory management and allocation flows product through the warehouse in the most cost efficient and productive manner.
Warehouse Efficiencies Cost Reduction % of Job 5%
- Implements warehouse efficiencies and cost reduction programs to assist the company in making better merchandise flow decisions by conducting thorough analysis on key areas which cause product or delivery issues.
- Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communication at all levels.
Education and/or Experience
- Requires a Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
- Requires 2 to 5 years experience as Staff Accountant in like size business.
Essential Skills:
- Must have excellent knowledge of accounting principles with strong written and oral communication skills.
- Requires excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Must have ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Requires strong attention to detail.
- Must have knowledge of a wide variety of financial programs and systems. Requires SAP knowledge and usage.
- Requires ability to read and understand technical forms and associated financial reporting.
- Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Competencies:
- Shows determination to achieve excellent results
- Finds better ways
- Demands top performance
- Inspires commitment
Working Conditions
Must be able to tolerate moderate to high noise levels in a warehouse environment. Office and outside environmental conditions found in the warehouse, hot in the summer, cold in the winter. Individuals may need to walk for an extensive period of time while working and walking in the facilities; to reach over shoulder heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Employee must be able to lift objects approximately up to 25 pounds.
SMS InfoComm Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and Inclusion are the foundation of our culture.
Summary
Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, developing and maintaining department budgets and generating cost reporting. The position oversees financial reporting and operations. Includes maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledgers. Position prepares and analyzes budgets and performs general bookkeeping. Includes generalized responsibilities for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.
Data Analysis/Communication/Issue Resolution Prevention % of Job 85%
- Analyze monthly cost allocations and report the trend of cost components for management decisions.
- Process month-end close and accrual work and generate financial statement package following business unit close schedule.
- Reconcile account balances and bank statements by supporting documents at the month end.
- Research for transferring and adjusting accounting procedures between generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards with Taiwan headquarters.
- Accounting entries booking support and review.
- Review periodic payment report and coordinate with Treasury Department to dispatch funds.
- Coordinate with manager to file tax relative documents provided by IRS.
- Prepare necessary reports and documents for annual package audits.
- Process and review daily journal entries within a limited time constraint.
- Assist in other projects and accounting department related tasks and jobs.
- Perform every task accurately and reliably.
- Provide effective communication with other departments.
Team Leadership % of Job 10%
- Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the company culture.
- Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.
- Maintains and strengthens internal, external customer and supplier relationships. Communicates and works with all business partners.
- Ensures inventory management and allocation flows product through the warehouse in the most cost efficient and productive manner.
Warehouse Efficiencies Cost Reduction % of Job 5%
- Implements warehouse efficiencies and cost reduction programs to assist the company in making better merchandise flow decisions by conducting thorough analysis on key areas which cause product or delivery issues.
- Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communication at all levels.
Education and/or Experience
- Requires a Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
- Requires 2 to 5 years experience as Staff Accountant in like size business.
Essential Skills:
- Must have excellent knowledge of accounting principles with strong written and oral communication skills.
- Requires excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Must have ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Requires strong attention to detail.
- Must have knowledge of a wide variety of financial programs and systems. Requires SAP knowledge and usage.
- Requires ability to read and understand technical forms and associated financial reporting.
- Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Competencies:
- Shows determination to achieve excellent results
- Finds better ways
- Demands top performance
- Inspires commitment
Working Conditions
Must be able to tolerate moderate to high noise levels in a warehouse environment. Office and outside environmental conditions found in the warehouse, hot in the summer, cold in the winter. Individuals may need to walk for an extensive period of time while working and walking in the facilities; to reach over shoulder heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Employee must be able to lift objects approximately up to 25 pounds.
SMS InfoComm Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and Inclusion are the foundation of our culture.
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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.