H-1B1 Chile Visa Staff Accountant Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean accounting professionals work in the U.S. without entering a lottery. Staff Accountant roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so consulate processing moves faster than the H-1B visa route.
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Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
The CFO Organization at Snap includes Accounting, Business Partner Finance, Business Planning & Operations, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Partnerships & Strategy, Tax, and Treasury teams. Together, the team partners with leadership to provide insights, information, and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions, inform investors about our business model and progress, and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.
We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Accounting team and various cross functional teams, you will analyze accounting treatment for certain transactions, record and report accounting transactions, and optimize processes for efficient and accurate data flow. You will collaborate with these, and other business partners daily to ensure accurate and timely accounting and US GAAP reporting.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process for areas, as assigned
- Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Prepare various reconciliations and analysis of account activity
- Identify risks, implement controls, and maintain proper process documentation and evidence in accordance with SOX
- Provide support for the annual financial statement audit, quarterly reviews, as well as periodic internal audits
- Improve and document general processes for assigned areas
- Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects, as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLookUps, etc.
- Strong accounting knowledge and an understanding of US GAAP
- Ability to work under pressure and perform several tasks concurrently in a deadline driven environment
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, and superior attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A proactive person who can multitask, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience
- 1+ years of experience as an accounting professional
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA License, or in progress
- Big 4 firm experience
- Fortune 500 and/or private company experience
- Experience working in cloud finance systems (Oracle, etc.)
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
BENEFITS
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $89,000-$133,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$126,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $76,000-$113,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
INTRODUCTION
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
The CFO Organization at Snap includes Accounting, Business Partner Finance, Business Planning & Operations, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Partnerships & Strategy, Tax, and Treasury teams. Together, the team partners with leadership to provide insights, information, and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions, inform investors about our business model and progress, and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.
We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Accounting team and various cross functional teams, you will analyze accounting treatment for certain transactions, record and report accounting transactions, and optimize processes for efficient and accurate data flow. You will collaborate with these, and other business partners daily to ensure accurate and timely accounting and US GAAP reporting.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process for areas, as assigned
- Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Prepare various reconciliations and analysis of account activity
- Identify risks, implement controls, and maintain proper process documentation and evidence in accordance with SOX
- Provide support for the annual financial statement audit, quarterly reviews, as well as periodic internal audits
- Improve and document general processes for assigned areas
- Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects, as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLookUps, etc.
- Strong accounting knowledge and an understanding of US GAAP
- Ability to work under pressure and perform several tasks concurrently in a deadline driven environment
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, and superior attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A proactive person who can multitask, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of experience
- 1+ years of experience as an accounting professional
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA License, or in progress
- Big 4 firm experience
- Fortune 500 and/or private company experience
- Experience working in cloud finance systems (Oracle, etc.)
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
BENEFITS
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $89,000-$133,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$126,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $76,000-$113,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Staff Accountant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
A Staff Accountant role qualifies under H-1B1 visa only if your employer can show the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Degrees in unrelated disciplines create RFE risk even if you have years of experience.
Pull prevailing wage data before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and SOC code. Look up the going rate using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive a written offer so you know the floor.
Target employers already filing Labor Condition Applications
Companies with active LCA filings for accounting roles have already navigated DOL requirements and understand the H-1B1 Chile process. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history so you're applying where sponsorship is realistic, not aspirational.
Flag your Chilean citizenship early in interviews
Many U.S. accounting hiring managers conflate H-1B1 Chile with the standard H-1B lottery. Clarifying that you need no lottery slot and no USCIS petition filing often removes the hesitation employers feel about sponsoring international candidates for Staff Accountant roles.
Prepare a CPA credential equivalency letter if applicable
If you hold a Chilean CPA or contador auditor credential, consular officers may ask how it maps to U.S. licensing requirements. A formal equivalency letter from a credential evaluation service strengthens your specialty occupation documentation at the visa interview.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before the LCA is filed
Employers sponsoring H-1B1 visa workers must be enrolled in E-Verify. If your prospective employer isn't enrolled, the LCA certification process stalls. Ask HR to confirm E-Verify status during the offer negotiation phase, not after you've accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Staff Accountant positions qualify because the role typically requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Your employer documents this in the Labor Condition Application. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, the specialty occupation argument weakens, so the offer letter and job duties should specify the required discipline.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for a Staff Accountant role?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the lottery entirely, has a separate 1,400-visa annual cap that historically goes unfilled, and is approved at the consulate rather than through a USCIS petition. The H-1B requires employer-filed Form I-129 and lottery selection before any consular step. For Chilean accounting professionals, the H-1B1 path is faster and far more predictable once you have a qualifying offer.
Where can I find Staff Accountant jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point because it filters job listings by employers with verified LCA filing history, showing which companies have actually sponsored workers in accounting roles rather than just listing jobs. Generic job boards don't surface sponsorship eligibility, so you end up cold-applying to employers who may decline once they learn about the visa requirement.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 Chile LCA for a remote Staff Accountant position?
Yes, but the LCA must list every location where you'll perform work, and prevailing wage levels are set by the physical work location, not the employer's headquarters. If you're working remotely from a different city, your employer files the LCA with wage data corresponding to that city's DOL prevailing wage for the accounting SOC code, which may differ significantly from the employer's primary office location.
How long does H-1B1 Chile consular processing take for an accountant applying from Chile?
Consulate appointment availability drives most of the timeline. Once your employer has a certified LCA, you complete the DS-160 and schedule an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Chile. Administrative processing adds time for some applicants, but straightforward Staff Accountant cases with complete documentation typically receive a decision at or shortly after the interview. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers experienced with the full consular timeline.