Accounting Jobs in California with H-1B Sponsorship
H-1B accounting jobs in California are concentrated across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, with major employers including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and Ernst & Young actively filing sponsorship petitions. California's large multinational corporate base and tech sector drive consistent demand for credentialed international accountants and financial professionals year-round.
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We’re looking for an AI Engineering Intern who is early in their career and eager to learn how real-world AI solutions are designed, built, and deployed. This intern will work closely with senior AI leaders on the hands-on development of scalable AI products, gaining exposure to the full AI lifecycle from data preparation and experimentation to evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement, while building a strong foundation in Python, machine learning, and modern applied AI techniques.
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Irvine, CA is seeking an AI Engineer Intern. Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build reusable components for AI workflows under the guidance of senior team members
- Prepare and transform data for machine learning, optimization, and LLM applications
- Develop and test APIs, pipelines, notebooks, and backend services that support AI solutions
- Run experiments, track results, and summarize findings in a clear and structured way
- Support model evaluation, prompt evaluation, and error analysis
- Help operationalize solutions through deployment packaging, logging, alerting, and basic monitoring
- Debug issues across data, model, and application layers
- Follow engineering best practices for code quality, testing, documentation, and security
- Stay current on relevant Azure AI, Databricks, and applied AI tooling
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Working towards the achievement of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field strongly preferred
- Basic understanding of cloud-based AI and data platforms (e.g., Azure AI services, Azure ML, Databricks)
- Familiarity with common generative AI concepts such as prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and evaluations
- Introductory awareness of MLOps concepts, including model lifecycle, deployment, and monitoring
- General knowledge of vector search, document processing, and AI-enabled search workflows
- Exposure to applied modeling concepts (e.g., time series or anomaly detection) and building simple APIs or backend services
- Reliable transportation
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation rate for this role in Irvine, CA is $36.40.
WELLNESS AT CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
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INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for an AI Engineering Intern who is early in their career and eager to learn how real-world AI solutions are designed, built, and deployed. This intern will work closely with senior AI leaders on the hands-on development of scalable AI products, gaining exposure to the full AI lifecycle from data preparation and experimentation to evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement, while building a strong foundation in Python, machine learning, and modern applied AI techniques.
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Irvine, CA is seeking an AI Engineer Intern. Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build reusable components for AI workflows under the guidance of senior team members
- Prepare and transform data for machine learning, optimization, and LLM applications
- Develop and test APIs, pipelines, notebooks, and backend services that support AI solutions
- Run experiments, track results, and summarize findings in a clear and structured way
- Support model evaluation, prompt evaluation, and error analysis
- Help operationalize solutions through deployment packaging, logging, alerting, and basic monitoring
- Debug issues across data, model, and application layers
- Follow engineering best practices for code quality, testing, documentation, and security
- Stay current on relevant Azure AI, Databricks, and applied AI tooling
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Working towards the achievement of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field strongly preferred
- Basic understanding of cloud-based AI and data platforms (e.g., Azure AI services, Azure ML, Databricks)
- Familiarity with common generative AI concepts such as prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and evaluations
- Introductory awareness of MLOps concepts, including model lifecycle, deployment, and monitoring
- General knowledge of vector search, document processing, and AI-enabled search workflows
- Exposure to applied modeling concepts (e.g., time series or anomaly detection) and building simple APIs or backend services
- Reliable transportation
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation rate for this role in Irvine, CA is $36.40.
WELLNESS AT CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Which accounting companies sponsor H-1B visas in California?
The Big Four firms, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and Ernst & Young, are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for accounting roles in California. Regional public accounting firms such as Moss Adams and BDO USA also file sponsorship petitions. California's technology sector adds another layer, with companies like Apple, Google, and Meta sponsoring in-house accounting and financial reporting professionals.
Which cities in California have the most accounting H-1B sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and San Jose lead in volume, driven by the concentration of technology and venture-backed companies requiring sophisticated accounting teams. Los Angeles is strong for entertainment industry accounting and large public company finance roles. San Diego has a growing biotech and life sciences sector that regularly sponsors international accounting professionals. Sacramento hosts state government contractors and public-sector accounting firms.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements typically include positions that normally require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. In California, commonly sponsored titles include staff accountant, senior accountant, financial reporting analyst, internal auditor, tax associate, and forensic accountant. General bookkeeping or clerical roles without a degree requirement generally do not meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How do I find accounting H-1B sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface accounting roles in California where employers have an established history of filing H-1B petitions. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor. Migrate Mate's job board covers roles across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other California markets.
Are there any California-specific considerations for accounting H-1B sponsorship?
California does not impose additional state-level restrictions on H-1B employment, but a few practical factors matter. The state's high cost of living affects prevailing wage determinations, which can make California H-1B filings costlier for employers. California also prohibits employers from passing H-1B legal fees onto employees under state labor law, which is stricter than federal minimums. CPA licensure in California has specific educational requirements that international applicants should verify with the California Board of Accountancy.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B accounting jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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