OPT Technical Accounting Manager Jobs
Technical Accounting Manager roles involve complex accounting standards, financial reporting, and policy development, work that demands a specialized degree and typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under OPT. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so accounting graduates with a STEM-designated program have up to 36 months of work authorization to pursue these roles.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Finance
06-Aug-2026
Ref #: 33578
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
Delta Air Lines is seeking a Specialist to assist with accounting and the monthly close process. The successful candidate will:
- Have a working knowledge of GAAP and how it is applied to accounting processes
- Understand control processes, work directly with internal and external auditors to provide requested information and support, and be able to assist with and perform annual risk assessments
- Prepare accounting entries through the use of source information, data models, research in financial systems or other data
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, general ledger research, and variance analysis
- Review and document controls and accounting processes, while seeking out opportunities to automate, increase efficiency, and streamline existing processes
- Review and summarize accounting implications of documents including contracts, leases, and other legal documents
- Apply technical research to understand business processes throughout the organization and implement accounting processes and controls
- Facilitate internal and external reporting processes including monthly preparation and quality control of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), internal reporting packages, and 10Q/10K disclosures
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.
Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
- Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
- World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Licensed CPA
- Minimum three years relevant experience (e.g., public accounting with a Big 4 or other top tier firm and/or corporate accounting / financial reporting)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build working relationships at all levels of the organization
- Continuous improvement mindset, looks for ways to improve process efficiency and demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment
- Positive attitude and inquisitive approach to problem solving
- A proven ability to work in a team environment and should be detail-oriented, self-directing, and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on deadlines
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Undergraduate degree in accounting or business
- Advanced degree in accounting or business
- Experience with Delta’s financial tools such as SAP, FCCS, BlackLine, Oracle, Nakisa, Tableau, Alteryx, Microsoft Suite including Power BI and/or SQL
Location: United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Finance
06-Aug-2026
Ref #: 33578
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
Delta Air Lines is seeking a Specialist to assist with accounting and the monthly close process. The successful candidate will:
- Have a working knowledge of GAAP and how it is applied to accounting processes
- Understand control processes, work directly with internal and external auditors to provide requested information and support, and be able to assist with and perform annual risk assessments
- Prepare accounting entries through the use of source information, data models, research in financial systems or other data
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, general ledger research, and variance analysis
- Review and document controls and accounting processes, while seeking out opportunities to automate, increase efficiency, and streamline existing processes
- Review and summarize accounting implications of documents including contracts, leases, and other legal documents
- Apply technical research to understand business processes throughout the organization and implement accounting processes and controls
- Facilitate internal and external reporting processes including monthly preparation and quality control of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), internal reporting packages, and 10Q/10K disclosures
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.
Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
- Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
- World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Licensed CPA
- Minimum three years relevant experience (e.g., public accounting with a Big 4 or other top tier firm and/or corporate accounting / financial reporting)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build working relationships at all levels of the organization
- Continuous improvement mindset, looks for ways to improve process efficiency and demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment
- Positive attitude and inquisitive approach to problem solving
- A proven ability to work in a team environment and should be detail-oriented, self-directing, and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on deadlines
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Undergraduate degree in accounting or business
- Advanced degree in accounting or business
- Experience with Delta’s financial tools such as SAP, FCCS, BlackLine, Oracle, Nakisa, Tableau, Alteryx, Microsoft Suite including Power BI and/or SQL
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Accounting Manager
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Large public companies, Big Four affiliates, and multinational corporations regularly sponsor accounting professionals for H-1B visas. Employers who have sponsored technical accounting roles before are far more likely to do it again than those with no track record.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation from day one
Technical Accounting Manager positions require a specific accounting or finance degree, not just any bachelor's. Emphasize your degree alignment and role-specific technical knowledge in every application, this matters directly for your future H-1B petition eligibility.
Pursue CPA licensure while on OPT
Passing CPA exam sections during your OPT period signals long-term commitment and significantly strengthens your sponsorship case. Employers investing in H-1B sponsorship want candidates who demonstrate they're building a career in the U.S., not just filling a short-term gap.
Clarify your OPT timeline early in conversations
Be transparent about your authorization period and STEM extension eligibility during early interviews. Employers need accurate timelines to plan sponsorship. Surprises later in the hiring process often cause withdrawals, even when the employer is otherwise willing to sponsor.
Focus on technical accounting specializations that face talent shortages
Revenue recognition under ASC 606, lease accounting under ASC 842, and hedge accounting are areas where qualified talent is consistently limited. Positioning yourself as a specialist in a high-demand area makes sponsorship feel like a lower-risk investment for the employer.
Get your OPT documentation completely in order before applying
Have your EAD card, I-20 with OPT authorization, and STEM extension eligibility documentation ready to share at any point. Employers who are uncertain about your authorization status will often pass rather than spend time verifying details during a competitive hiring process.
Technical Accounting Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Accounting Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT purposes?
Yes. Technical Accounting Manager positions require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field, which is the core standard for a specialty occupation. This alignment matters because it directly supports any future H-1B petition your employer files on your behalf. Roles involving complex accounting standards like ASC 606, ASC 842, or GAAP reporting are well-established as specialty occupations in USCIS adjudications.
Can I apply for a Technical Accounting Manager role if I'm on a STEM OPT extension?
Yes, and STEM OPT gives you a significant advantage. Accounting programs designated as STEM, typically those classified under CIP code 52.0301 (Accounting) or related quantitative finance programs, qualify for the 24-month STEM extension, giving you up to 36 months total. That timeline is often enough to complete one full H-1B lottery cycle, and sometimes two, which meaningfully changes how employers evaluate your sponsorship risk.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor Technical Accounting Manager roles?
Public companies with SEC reporting obligations, Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms, financial services firms, and large multinationals are the most consistent sponsors for technical accounting talent. These employers deal with complex reporting requirements year-round and understand the specialty occupation framework well. Migrate Mate's job board filters for OPT-sponsoring employers, so you can focus your applications on companies already open to candidates with your authorization status.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my job search for Technical Accounting Manager roles?
If your previous OPT employment ends, you have 60 days to secure a new position and report it through your DSO before your status is at risk. Technical accounting hiring cycles tend to run four to eight weeks from application to offer, so the timeline is tight but workable if you start immediately. Prioritize roles where the employer has sponsored before, since those processes move faster once an offer is extended.
What should I know about the employer's E-Verify requirement during my STEM OPT extension?
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, and many candidates don't confirm this before accepting an offer. For Technical Accounting Manager roles, most large employers and public companies are already enrolled, but mid-size and private firms sometimes aren't. Verify E-Verify enrollment and have a signed Form I-983 training plan in place before your STEM extension start date. Missing either requirement puts your authorization status at risk.