H-2A Visa Bookkeeper Jobs
Bookkeeper jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are posted by agricultural employers who need temporary workers to manage payroll records, track field labor costs, and reconcile accounts during peak seasons. H-2A requires free employer-provided housing and transportation, and wages must meet the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your work location.
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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American's Reinsurance department ensures that Great American complies with all of the accounting requirements under its various reinsurance agreements. It also ensures that all internal and external financial statements fairly and accurately reflect all such reinsurance transactions in accordance with statutory accounting principles. In addition, the department is responsible for purchasing the Corporate Catastrophe Covers and for performing portfolio-level catastrophe modeling.
Our Reinsurance department is hiring an Accountant to join their team! This position will work in office 5 days a week and will have the opportunity to move to a hybrid schedule. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in-office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compiles, consolidates, and analyzes accounting and finance information for the production of statements, schedules, filings, and reports. May assist in the preparation of more complex reports.
- Assists in the day-to-day maintenance of standardized accounting reports.
- Participates with the review and evaluation of existing procedures and operations in assigned area for management decision-making regarding improvements.
- Reconciles and adjusts, as necessary, journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
- Coordinates accounting matters and reporting with other departments, locations, divisions, and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is highly preferred or other related fields.
- Prior accounting internship experience is preferred, but not required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, etc.).
BUSINESS UNIT:
Reinsurance
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
INTRODUCTION
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American's Reinsurance department ensures that Great American complies with all of the accounting requirements under its various reinsurance agreements. It also ensures that all internal and external financial statements fairly and accurately reflect all such reinsurance transactions in accordance with statutory accounting principles. In addition, the department is responsible for purchasing the Corporate Catastrophe Covers and for performing portfolio-level catastrophe modeling.
Our Reinsurance department is hiring an Accountant to join their team! This position will work in office 5 days a week and will have the opportunity to move to a hybrid schedule. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in-office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compiles, consolidates, and analyzes accounting and finance information for the production of statements, schedules, filings, and reports. May assist in the preparation of more complex reports.
- Assists in the day-to-day maintenance of standardized accounting reports.
- Participates with the review and evaluation of existing procedures and operations in assigned area for management decision-making regarding improvements.
- Reconciles and adjusts, as necessary, journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
- Coordinates accounting matters and reporting with other departments, locations, divisions, and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is highly preferred or other related fields.
- Prior accounting internship experience is preferred, but not required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, etc.).
BUSINESS UNIT:
Reinsurance
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Bookkeeper
Verify your bookkeeping credentials match H-2A roles
H-2A visa bookkeeper positions often require documented experience with agricultural payroll systems, not just general accounting. Gather records of any farm payroll, crop-cost tracking, or seasonal ledger work before applying, employers filing H-2A petitions need to justify the role as genuinely temporary.
Target employers already approved for H-2A
Search DOL's job order registry for agricultural operations that have previously filed H-2A applications. Farms and agribusiness companies with repeat H-2A filings understand the sponsorship process and are far more likely to extend an offer to a foreign national bookkeeper.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate shows H-2A job listings from employers with confirmed DOL filing history, so you're not guessing which operations will actually sponsor. Filter by role type to find bookkeeper openings tied to seasonal agricultural operations before positions are filled.
Confirm the job order covers your full season
The DOL-approved job order defines your exact employment period. Before accepting an offer, check that the start and end dates align with the harvest or production cycle, H-2A status is tied to the certified period, so a shortened season affects your lawful stay.
Ask employers about housing before your petition is filed
H-2A requires employers to provide free housing that meets federal and state safety standards. For bookkeepers working across multiple farm sites, clarify in writing whether housing is on-site or at a central location, this affects your daily commute and working schedule significantly.
Understand USCIS processing timelines before your start date
USCIS recommends filing H-2A petitions at least 45 days before the job start date. If your employer misses this window, your entry could be delayed even after the DOL job order is certified, leaving you without lawful status to begin work on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Bookkeeper jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find bookkeeper positions with confirmed H-2A sponsorship. The platform filters listings by employers with active DOL filing history, so you're targeting operations that have already committed to the sponsorship process. You can also check the DOL job order registry directly, which publishes all certified H-2A job openings by occupation and state.
What employer obligations come with H-2A bookkeeper positions?
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal safety standards, cover inbound and outbound transportation costs, and pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your state, or the prevailing wage for the bookkeeper occupation, whichever is higher. These obligations are legally binding and spelled out in the DOL-certified job order before your petition is filed.
Does bookkeeping qualify as a temporary agricultural role under H-2A?
Yes, if the position is tied directly to a seasonal agricultural operation. Bookkeepers hired to manage payroll, labor cost records, or accounts during a defined harvest or planting season can qualify under H-2A. The role must be genuinely temporary, meaning the employer can demonstrate the need is tied to a specific agricultural cycle rather than a permanent staffing requirement.
Can I use O*NET to understand what skills H-2A employers expect for this role?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for bookkeeping outlines the tasks, tools, and knowledge areas employers typically require. Reviewing it before applying helps you align your resume and interview responses to the specific duties an agricultural employer will document in their H-2A job order, which DOL reviews as part of the certification process.