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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The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Financial Accounting & Reporting team at Boston University, and works closely with staff from Advancement, Budget, Business Affairs, Student Accounts, Research Accounting, and other areas. This position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule under the University's remote work guidelines.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Major duties of this position include:
- Assist in the analysis of gifts and endowments and perform monthly tasks to ensure these transactions are reported timely and in the proper net asset classification.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and year-end financial reporting including the oversight and flux analysis of critical financial areas.
- Prepare monthly analysis of various general ledger accounts and related reconciliations to provide leadership with insights on significant balances and fluctuations.
- Reconcile and monitor gift clearing accounts to ensure matching gift revenue and receipt.
- Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries.
- Prepare external tax reporting for CGAs, CRUTs, and CRATs.
- Collaboratively work with Advancement teams to review gift agreements and estate documentation for accounting implications and to ensure proper set up.
- Special projects as assigned include, but not limited to, performing outreach for unusual transactions, developing process improvements, utilizing new applications for data analysis such as Power BI, or preparing ad-hoc reports and reconciliations that support the department overall.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field 3-5 years of accounting experience.
- Advanced skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas in order to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices with the ability to communicate topics and theories to internal non-accountant partners.
- Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
- Proven track record to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
- Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with other) effectively and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
- Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills:
- CPA or CPA candidate Public accounting or experience within a higher education institution.
- Experience with ERP desirable, SAP.
COMPENSATION
Pay Range: Salary Grade 48 Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100 Note: Salary is based on related experience, expertise, available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($75,000 - $85,000). Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e., remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.
BENEFITS
Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off!
- Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University.
- Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page.
The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive. For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager - Senior Staff Accountant position'.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
INTRODUCTION
The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Financial Accounting & Reporting team at Boston University, and works closely with staff from Advancement, Budget, Business Affairs, Student Accounts, Research Accounting, and other areas. This position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule under the University's remote work guidelines.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Major duties of this position include:
- Assist in the analysis of gifts and endowments and perform monthly tasks to ensure these transactions are reported timely and in the proper net asset classification.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and year-end financial reporting including the oversight and flux analysis of critical financial areas.
- Prepare monthly analysis of various general ledger accounts and related reconciliations to provide leadership with insights on significant balances and fluctuations.
- Reconcile and monitor gift clearing accounts to ensure matching gift revenue and receipt.
- Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries.
- Prepare external tax reporting for CGAs, CRUTs, and CRATs.
- Collaboratively work with Advancement teams to review gift agreements and estate documentation for accounting implications and to ensure proper set up.
- Special projects as assigned include, but not limited to, performing outreach for unusual transactions, developing process improvements, utilizing new applications for data analysis such as Power BI, or preparing ad-hoc reports and reconciliations that support the department overall.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field 3-5 years of accounting experience.
- Advanced skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas in order to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices with the ability to communicate topics and theories to internal non-accountant partners.
- Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
- Proven track record to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
- Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with other) effectively and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
- Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills:
- CPA or CPA candidate Public accounting or experience within a higher education institution.
- Experience with ERP desirable, SAP.
COMPENSATION
Pay Range: Salary Grade 48 Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100 Note: Salary is based on related experience, expertise, available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($75,000 - $85,000). Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e., remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.
BENEFITS
Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off!
- Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University.
- Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page.
The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive. For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager - Senior Staff Accountant position'.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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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.