H-1B1 Singapore Visa Accountant Jobs
Accountant jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are accessible to Singaporean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition filing. The H-1B1 draws from a dedicated 5,400-visa annual cap that consistently goes unfilled, and your employer files the LCA with DOL before you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead – Financial Accounting is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for a variety of assignments, including preparing financial statements and schedules, performing financial analysis, and completing complex accounting duties and projects, while executing and actively participating in the monthly close process, including journal entries, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, result reviews, and on-schedule completion of all activities. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Performing detailed general ledger and bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and independently resolving issues through research, adjustments, and process corrections
- Maintaining and balancing the general ledger across multiple entities, books, and currencies, ensuring accounts are fully supported, reconciled, and aligned with transactional activity, including FX remeasurement and related entries
- Managing ongoing maintenance of the general ledger structure (books, entities, account mappings), applying a strong understanding of book structure and mapping logic to ensure consistent, compliant transaction recording
- Preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and trend analyses, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely information for leadership review, tax and statutory filings, and year-end audits
- Maintaining accounting records and audit-ready documentation (reconciliations, schedules, system reports) and supporting external audits by preparing required workpapers and responses
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and perform detailed account reconciliations
- Possess advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including both cash and accrual accounting
- Display high level of attention to detail, with the ability to review and proofread work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, business or related field
- A CPA, preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead – Financial Accounting is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for a variety of assignments, including preparing financial statements and schedules, performing financial analysis, and completing complex accounting duties and projects, while executing and actively participating in the monthly close process, including journal entries, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, result reviews, and on-schedule completion of all activities. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Performing detailed general ledger and bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and independently resolving issues through research, adjustments, and process corrections
- Maintaining and balancing the general ledger across multiple entities, books, and currencies, ensuring accounts are fully supported, reconciled, and aligned with transactional activity, including FX remeasurement and related entries
- Managing ongoing maintenance of the general ledger structure (books, entities, account mappings), applying a strong understanding of book structure and mapping logic to ensure consistent, compliant transaction recording
- Preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and trend analyses, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely information for leadership review, tax and statutory filings, and year-end audits
- Maintaining accounting records and audit-ready documentation (reconciliations, schedules, system reports) and supporting external audits by preparing required workpapers and responses
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and perform detailed account reconciliations
- Possess advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including both cash and accrual accounting
- Display high level of attention to detail, with the ability to review and proofread work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, business or related field
- A CPA, preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Accountant
Verify your CPA credentials transfer correctly
Singapore's CA qualification isn't automatically recognized as equivalent to a U.S. CPA. Confirm with prospective employers which credential they require for the role, since some accounting positions explicitly require CPA licensure under state board rules.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter accounting roles by employers who have already filed H-1B1 visa Labor Condition Applications. These companies understand the process and won't need you to explain why there's no lottery.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your accounting role and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor and can negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Identify roles that specifically satisfy specialty occupation
Not every accounting job qualifies for H-1B1 visa. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field are stronger candidates. Check the O*NET profile for Accountants to confirm the typical education requirement employers must demonstrate.
Confirm your employer files the LCA before your DS-160
The DOL-certified LCA must be in hand before you complete your consular application. Push your employer to submit through FLAG early, since LCA certification takes up to seven business days and delays ripple into your interview scheduling.
Prepare for consular nonimmigrant intent scrutiny
The H-1B1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Singapore. Bring documentation of ties to Singapore, such as family, property, or financial accounts, alongside your offer letter and LCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my employer need to file a petition with USCIS to sponsor my H-1B1 Singapore visa?
No. The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the USCIS petition entirely. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which is certified in about seven business days. You then apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore using that certified LCA, your offer letter, and supporting documents.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for accountants?
The H-1B1 visa has several practical advantages for Singaporean accounting professionals. There's no lottery, no USCIS petition fee, and a dedicated 5,400-visa annual cap that hasn't been exhausted historically. The tradeoff is that the H-1B visa1 doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't use it as a direct path toward a green card the way some H-1B holders do.
Which accounting roles qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field qualify. This covers positions like financial reporting accountant, tax accountant, audit associate, and forensic accountant. General bookkeeping roles that don't require a specific degree field are less likely to qualify, and employers must document the degree requirement in their LCA filing.
How can I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B1 Singapore visa roles for accountants?
Migrate Mate lets you search accounting jobs filtered by employers with verified H-1B1 visa LCA filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never sponsored the visa. Targeting employers with a demonstrated track record shortens your search and reduces the risk of an employer backing out when they discover the process requirements.
Can I switch accounting employers after arriving in the U.S. on an H-1B1?
Yes, but it requires starting the process over with your new employer. They must file a fresh LCA with DOL for the new role, and you'll need to obtain a new H-1B1 visa stamp at the consulate before re-entering the U.S. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability provision that lets you begin working for the new employer upon filing.