General Ledger Accountant Jobs for OPT Students
General Ledger Accountant roles sit squarely within accounting's specialty occupation definition, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your program qualifies, gives employers a meaningful runway to assess sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: GL/Real Estate Accountant #998571
Location: New York, NY 10281
Pay Range: $60 - $65/hr.
Duration: 3 Months (Potential extension)
Hours: 8-5 M-F
Summary
As a Real Estate/GL Accountant, you will be responsible for accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. Responsible for the medium-to-complex accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports.
What You’ll Do:
- Analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
- Close month-end accounting books. Reconcile balance sheet and profit and loss statement.
- Prepare income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements or financial reports for field and management reference for mid-to-large size customers or markets including reconciliations & variance analysis.
- Analyze accounting variances and prepare variance explanation reports.
- Examine financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles.
- Create month-end accounting entries and reconcile discrepancies, posts to GL and reviews variances to budget.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Understanding existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
- Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
- In-depth knowledge of MS Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
About us:
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Title: GL/Real Estate Accountant #998571
Location: New York, NY 10281
Pay Range: $60 - $65/hr.
Duration: 3 Months (Potential extension)
Hours: 8-5 M-F
Summary
As a Real Estate/GL Accountant, you will be responsible for accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. Responsible for the medium-to-complex accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports.
What You’ll Do:
- Analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
- Close month-end accounting books. Reconcile balance sheet and profit and loss statement.
- Prepare income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements or financial reports for field and management reference for mid-to-large size customers or markets including reconciliations & variance analysis.
- Analyze accounting variances and prepare variance explanation reports.
- Examine financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles.
- Create month-end accounting entries and reconcile discrepancies, posts to GL and reviews variances to budget.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Understanding existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
- Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
- In-depth knowledge of MS Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
About us:
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a General Ledger Accountant
Lead with your CPA progress
Employers sponsoring General Ledger Accountants want long-term hires. If you're actively pursuing CPA licensure, say so on your resume and in interviews. It signals professional commitment and makes the H-1B sponsorship conversation easier to open.
Emphasize ERP system proficiency
Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is a genuine differentiator for GL Accountant roles. Employers investing in visa sponsorship want candidates who reduce onboarding time. Certifications or project experience with these platforms strengthen your case.
Apply during Q1 hiring cycles
Many accounting departments backfill GL roles after year-end close, making January through March a high-activity hiring window. Timing your applications here increases your chances of landing an offer with enough runway before your OPT expires.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline early
Disclose your OPT status and expiration date before the offer stage, not after. Employers appreciate the clarity and it filters out companies unwilling to sponsor before both sides invest more time in the process.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
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Does a General Ledger Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. General Ledger Accountant is consistently recognized as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for this title at scale. Your degree field needs to align directly with the position, so a degree in an unrelated discipline may complicate the petition.
Can I work as a General Ledger Accountant on OPT with a finance degree instead of an accounting degree?
Yes, a finance degree generally supports OPT authorization for GL Accountant roles because the fields are closely related and the coursework overlaps substantially. The connection between your degree and the job duties matters more than the exact major title. Be prepared to articulate how your finance curriculum, including financial reporting and analysis coursework, directly supports the role.
Does a General Ledger Accountant role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree program's CIP code. Accounting degrees classified under CIP 52.0301 are on the STEM OPT designated list, which means graduates may qualify for the 24-month extension. Finance degrees under CIP 52.0801 also qualify. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility. The extension gives employers a longer evaluation window before committing to H-1B sponsorship.
How do I find General Ledger Accountant jobs where the employer is open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces General Ledger Accountant roles from employers with a track record of sponsoring international candidates, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness from a generic job posting. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers early in your search saves significant time and avoids late-stage surprises during the offer process.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring before an employer is ready to file my H-1B?
If your OPT expiration falls before the next H-1B cap filing window in April, you have a few options. A timely filed H-1B petition, even if your OPT expires, allows you to continue working under cap-gap protection if you're in F-1 status. Discuss the timeline explicitly with your employer's immigration counsel as early as possible so the petition can be filed without gaps in your authorization.
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