Accountant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut
Connecticut accountants work across insurance giants like Aetna and Hartford Financial, major manufacturers, and a growing fintech sector centered in Stamford and Hartford. International candidates with CPA credentials or graduate accounting degrees consistently attract H-1B visa sponsorship from large employers in these industries. This page lists accountant roles in Connecticut that include visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsEager to pursue a career in Accounting with the State of Connecticut? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. We are currently recruiting for an Accounting Careers Trainee with the target class of Revenue Examiner 1 within the Employer Status Unit. The Employer Status Unit is responsible for determining an employer’s liability for unemployment insurance coverage; registering employers for Connecticut State Unemployment Taxes; assisting employers in their efforts to comply with state unemployment insurance laws and regulations.
The incumbent will respond to inquiries related to:
- Annual Rate Notice.
- Registration of employer for Unemployment tax reporting.
- Determination of status and liability of employers (e.g. new, successor, non-subject status).
- Status of employers (new employer, successor).
- Change of address, status.
- Discontinue/release of liability for registered employers.
- Changes in payment option (Tax or Benefit Reimbursing).
- Interpretation of Unemployment laws and regulations.
- Joint and Unit accounts of commonly controlled entities.
- Requests for partial transfers of Merit Rating experience.
- Clearance statements for corporations regarding status with Secretary of State.
- Identify potential employers subject to UI tax law.
- Notify employers of their liability and initial rates.
- Terminate inactive employer accounts.
- Process and record all coverage information.
- Handle liability appeals.
- Maintain accurate and current files on each employer.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- UNIT: Employer Status unit
- LOCATION: Wethersfield, CT
- SHIFT: First (full time-40 hour a week)
- SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday | Hybrid Schedule
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
About us
DOL is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.
SALARY NOTE
Minimum Requirements
Hiring Rate
Completion of 1 Year of Training
Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience
Step 3: $61,264/year
Step 5: $65,384/year
Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in accounting
Step 5: $65,384/year
Step 7: $69,521/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting
Step 5: $65,384/year
Step 7: $69,521/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least 30 semester hours in accounting
Step 6: $67,460/year
Step 7: $69,521/year
The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Accounting Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.
For current state employees compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class Manual.
START WITH US, STAY WITH US, GROW WITH US
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position;
- Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;
- Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;
- May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- accounting and auditing principles and practices;
- business mathematics and statistics;
- business uses of information technology;
- effective report writing;
- Ability to
- read and understand written materials;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in conflict resolution
- Experience in accounting or auditing
- Experience with the CT Unemployment Insurance Program
- Experience in prioritizing multiple assignments with competing deadlines
- Experience in providing verbal and written communication to customers
Eager to pursue a career in Accounting with the State of Connecticut? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. We are currently recruiting for an Accounting Careers Trainee with the target class of Revenue Examiner 1 within the Employer Status Unit. The Employer Status Unit is responsible for determining an employer’s liability for unemployment insurance coverage; registering employers for Connecticut State Unemployment Taxes; assisting employers in their efforts to comply with state unemployment insurance laws and regulations.
The incumbent will respond to inquiries related to:
- Annual Rate Notice.
- Registration of employer for Unemployment tax reporting.
- Determination of status and liability of employers (e.g. new, successor, non-subject status).
- Status of employers (new employer, successor).
- Change of address, status.
- Discontinue/release of liability for registered employers.
- Changes in payment option (Tax or Benefit Reimbursing).
- Interpretation of Unemployment laws and regulations.
- Joint and Unit accounts of commonly controlled entities.
- Requests for partial transfers of Merit Rating experience.
- Clearance statements for corporations regarding status with Secretary of State.
- Identify potential employers subject to UI tax law.
- Notify employers of their liability and initial rates.
- Terminate inactive employer accounts.
- Process and record all coverage information.
- Handle liability appeals.
- Maintain accurate and current files on each employer.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- UNIT: Employer Status unit
- LOCATION: Wethersfield, CT
- SHIFT: First (full time-40 hour a week)
- SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday | Hybrid Schedule
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
About us
DOL is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.
SALARY NOTE
Minimum Requirements
Hiring Rate
Completion of 1 Year of Training
Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience
Step 3: $61,264/year
Step 5: $65,384/year
Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in accounting
Step 5: $65,384/year
Step 7: $69,521/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting
Step 5: $65,384/year
Step 7: $69,521/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least 30 semester hours in accounting
Step 6: $67,460/year
Step 7: $69,521/year
The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Accounting Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.
For current state employees compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class Manual.
START WITH US, STAY WITH US, GROW WITH US
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position;
- Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;
- Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;
- May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- accounting and auditing principles and practices;
- business mathematics and statistics;
- business uses of information technology;
- effective report writing;
- Ability to
- read and understand written materials;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in conflict resolution
- Experience in accounting or auditing
- Experience with the CT Unemployment Insurance Program
- Experience in prioritizing multiple assignments with competing deadlines
- Experience in providing verbal and written communication to customers
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Which companies sponsor visas for accountants in Connecticut?
Large Connecticut employers with established visa sponsorship programs include Hartford Financial Services, Aetna, Cigna, and Synchrony Financial in the insurance and financial services sectors. Major accounting and professional services firms operating in Connecticut, including the Big Four, also regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for accountants. Manufacturing firms headquartered in the state, such as Raytheon Technologies, have sponsored accounting roles as well.
Which visa types are most common for accountant roles in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the most common visa for accountants in Connecticut, as accounting qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Candidates already holding an F-1 OPT or STEM OPT extension can begin working before an H-1B is approved. The TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in accounting roles under the USMCA agreement.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most accountant sponsorship jobs?
Stamford and Hartford generate the majority of accountant sponsorship activity in Connecticut. Stamford's concentration of hedge funds, private equity firms, and financial services companies creates consistent demand for accounting professionals. Hartford's identity as an insurance capital brings steady hiring from carriers and their corporate finance teams. Bridgeport and New Haven also see accountant sponsorship activity tied to healthcare systems and regional corporate offices.
How to find accountant visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate filters accountant job listings in Connecticut specifically to roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to positions that won't support a visa. You can search by role and state to see current openings from Hartford and Stamford employers. Migrate Mate also provides immigration guidance so you understand which visa category applies to your accounting credentials before you apply.
Are there state-specific considerations for accountants seeking sponsorship in Connecticut?
Connecticut's prevailing wage requirements for H-1B petitions are based on Department of Labor data for the Bridgeport-Stamford and Hartford metropolitan areas, which are distinct wage zones. Employers must certify they are paying at least the prevailing wage for the specific accounting role and location. Additionally, Connecticut's concentration of regulated industries like insurance means many accounting roles require familiarity with industry-specific compliance standards, which can strengthen a sponsorship case.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored accountant jobs in Connecticut?
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.