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Corporate Accountant roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in finance, with consistent demand from companies that routinely sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends. Your F-1 OPT work authorization lets you work full-time for any employer willing to hire you, with STEM OPT extension available if your accounting degree qualifies.
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Position Summary:
- Full time salaried position
- Onsite based out of our Bridgewater, NJ location
The Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting is critical in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of the corporate function results and compliance with applicable accounting standards. The Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting has a strong technical accounting background, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex financial data across a multinational organization in a fast-paced environment.
Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.
The Role:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support the corporate month-end close process, including variance and flux analysis
- Ensure balance sheet accounts are complete, accurate, and properly supported
- Identify and resolve accounting issues and reconciling items timely
- Prepare and monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate closing packages
- Demonstrate a clear interest in automation and identify opportunities to continuously enhance the corporate close process, improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
- Assist with preparing internal control tasks within AuditBoard
- Coordination with external auditors on tasks performed by the Controllership team
- Participate in system implementations or upgrades related to financial systems
- Perform detailed financial analysis and explain period-over-period variances
- Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
- CPA, preferred
- Minimum three years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial reporting, including Big 4/public accounting or industry experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS and consolidation principles
- Experience with corporate entity accounting
- Familiarity with tools such as JDE Edwards (JDE), OneStream, SAP BPC, Oracle FCCS, or similar (JD Edwards experience highly desired)
- Experience in a public company environment or with SEC reporting, preferred
- Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds
Pay:
The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $90,000 - $155,000, plus bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Generous 401K match
- Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting
Position Summary:
- Full time salaried position
- Onsite based out of our Bridgewater, NJ location
The Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting is critical in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of the corporate function results and compliance with applicable accounting standards. The Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting has a strong technical accounting background, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex financial data across a multinational organization in a fast-paced environment.
Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.
The Role:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support the corporate month-end close process, including variance and flux analysis
- Ensure balance sheet accounts are complete, accurate, and properly supported
- Identify and resolve accounting issues and reconciling items timely
- Prepare and monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate closing packages
- Demonstrate a clear interest in automation and identify opportunities to continuously enhance the corporate close process, improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
- Assist with preparing internal control tasks within AuditBoard
- Coordination with external auditors on tasks performed by the Controllership team
- Participate in system implementations or upgrades related to financial systems
- Perform detailed financial analysis and explain period-over-period variances
- Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
- CPA, preferred
- Minimum three years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial reporting, including Big 4/public accounting or industry experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS and consolidation principles
- Experience with corporate entity accounting
- Familiarity with tools such as JDE Edwards (JDE), OneStream, SAP BPC, Oracle FCCS, or similar (JD Edwards experience highly desired)
- Experience in a public company environment or with SEC reporting, preferred
- Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds
Pay:
The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $90,000 - $155,000, plus bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Generous 401K match
- Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Accountant
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Look for employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for accountants in prior years. Companies with established finance departments and international workforces are far more likely to extend sponsorship once your OPT period ends.
Highlight CPA progress on your resume
Employers hiring corporate accountants want to see progress toward CPA licensure. Even passing one or two exam sections signals professional commitment and makes you a stronger long-term investment worth sponsoring through visa transitions.
Prioritize large corporations and public companies
Fortune 500 companies and publicly traded firms hire corporate accountants at scale, have dedicated HR and immigration teams, and are far more familiar with OPT work authorization than small businesses or early-stage startups.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in conversations
Be upfront about your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility. Hiring managers appreciate clarity, and knowing you have 12 to 36 months of authorization removes uncertainty that might otherwise slow down an offer.
Pursue roles in industries with consistent accounting demand
Healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and technology companies maintain large accounting teams year-round. These industries have predictable hiring cycles and are more likely to invest in sponsoring talented accountants long-term.
Get your EAD card and transcript ready before applying
Corporate accounting roles often move through HR compliance quickly. Having your EAD, transcripts, and OPT approval documentation ready to share accelerates onboarding and signals you are organized and prepared for professional environments.
Corporate Accountant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Corporate Accountant on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work full-time in a role directly related to your degree. Corporate Accountant positions typically require a degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field, which satisfies the OPT employment relationship requirement. Your EAD card is your primary work authorization document, and no employer petition is required.
Does a Corporate Accountant role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your accounting or finance degree was classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as Management Information Systems or certain quantitative finance programs, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard accounting degree (CIP 52.0301) is generally not STEM-designated, so confirm your program's classification with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Corporate Accountant jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for candidates on F-1 OPT and other nonimmigrant work authorization, so you are not wasting time on roles where sponsorship is off the table. Searching there surfaces corporate accounting roles at employers who have demonstrated willingness to hire international candidates and support visa transitions after OPT ends.
Will employers sponsor me for an H-1B after my OPT ends?
Many large companies that hire corporate accountants do sponsor H-1B visas, but it is not guaranteed and varies significantly by employer. Publicly traded companies, Big Four accounting firms, and large financial services firms have established immigration programs. Smaller businesses often lack the infrastructure to sponsor. Research an employer's H-1B filing history before accepting a role if long-term sponsorship matters to you.
What happens if my OPT expires before I find a Corporate Accountant job?
If your OPT EAD expires, you lose work authorization and cannot legally work in the United States until you obtain a new status. You have a 60-day grace period after OPT ends to prepare to depart, transfer to a new program, or change status. If you are still job searching, apply as early as possible and factor your OPT end date into your timeline to avoid a gap in authorization.