Accounting Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York's accounting industry offers extensive visa sponsorship opportunities, particularly in Manhattan's Financial District and Midtown. Major firms like PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG actively sponsor international talent, alongside specialized firms in areas like forensic accounting and tax advisory. The state's concentration of Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions creates strong demand for CPAs and accounting professionals.
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Overview:
Acts as a dedicated commercial lines account executive, licensed agent, and internal liaison for a specific 'book of business' that is based on a defined premium amount. Meets or exceeds set expectations around customer service delivery and client retention goals. Provides client with the most consultative and thorough service experience including onboarding, proactive consultative/relationship activities and renewals to ensure business insurance portfolio meets the client's cost and benefit objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Initiates regularly scheduled proactive relationship calls with clients providing updates on relevant insurance specific topics and administrative services to assess and meet client’s current needs.
- Initiates consultative calls to client to assess underwriting exposures prior to policy renewal to ensure renewal is written correctly.
- Provides creative business insurance solutions to clients from current and alternate carriers during each client renewal, or as requested by client off cycle, to meet client’s premium and benefit requirements. Responsible for developing and executing a book of business and retention strategy.
- Responsible for meeting specific client retention goals for assigned book of business in support of Agency financial goals.
- Place existing policies with alternative carriers (if required) to assist client in achievement of their benefit and premium objectives.
- Works as a liaison between policy holder and Insurance Carrier/IA to ensure the highest level of customer service is provided.
- Works as a liaison between internal Paychex departments to ensure the highest level of customer service across product lines.
- Utilizes knowledge of carrier and state underwriting guidelines to guide client toward the best possible option within the Paychex Agency’s administrative capabilities.
- Up sells and/or resells, or refers ancillary products to meet set expectations as directed by management to meet Agency financial goals.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining ongoing client relationships, overall client satisfaction, and client retention to support Agency financial goals.
- Responsible for meeting service level goals including response time and quality standards to ensure customer service expectations are met.
- Develops and maintains expert knowledge of related product offerings including Safety and Loss, Paychex PEO, and Health and Benefits to facilitate cross-product issue resolution.
- Develops and maintains expert knowledge of industry trends, product offerings, and legislative and compliance changes to ensure client consultative objectives are met.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree - Required
- 7 years of experience in Commercial Insurance industry, Sales or Customer Service experience.
- Relevant Insurance License. This role requires you to be eligible for applicable insurance licensing in all 50 states, which may involve an enhanced background check. If you are not currently licensed, you will be required to obtain the necessary insurance license(s) within 90 calendar days of your official start date. Failure to obtain the required license(s) within 90 days of your start date and to maintain eligibility throughout the duration of your employment may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. (PIA) will cover the cost of up to two (2) attempts to pass a state insurance licensing exam including exam materials and testing fee. The cost of any additional attempts will be at the expense of the individual employee. If an individual is hired by PIA with an active and current license(s), that employee will be responsible for the timely updating and/or verifying of any changes that may have occurred with their state license(s) prior to their start date at PIA. This includes any state of residence changes, e-mail changes, mailing address changes or name changes. - Required
COMPENSATION:
- Starting base pay range for this position is $75,708.74/Yr - $118,970.87/Yr. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.
LIVE THE PAYCHEX VALUES:
- Act with uncompromising integrity.
- Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
- Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
- Work in partnership and support each other.
- Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
- Treat each other with respect and dignity.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:
- We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
- We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
- We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
- We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
- We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
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Search Accounting Jobs in New YorkAccounting Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which accounting companies in New York sponsor visas most frequently?
The Big Four accounting firms - PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG - are the largest visa sponsors for accounting roles in New York. Regional firms like Marcum LLP, CohnReznick, and BDO also regularly sponsor H-1B visa and other work visas. Many of these firms have established visa sponsorship programs specifically for international graduates from New York's accounting programs.
How to find accounting visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which filters accounting positions specifically from visa-sponsoring employers in New York. Focus on applying during recruiting seasons (fall for Big Four firms) and leverage connections from CPA societies and university alumni networks. Target firms with established international recruitment programs and consider specialized areas like forensic accounting or tax advisory where demand is particularly high.
What visa types are most common for accounting professionals in New York?
H-1B visas are the primary pathway for accounting roles in New York, especially for positions requiring CPA certification or specialized expertise. O-1 visas are occasionally used for exceptional accountants with unique qualifications. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican CPAs, while E-3 visas are available for Australian accounting professionals. L-1 visas apply to accountants transferring within multinational firms.
Which New York cities have the most accounting visa sponsorship opportunities?
Manhattan dominates with the highest concentration of sponsoring firms, particularly in the Financial District and Midtown areas where major accounting firms and Fortune 500 companies are headquartered. Albany offers opportunities with state government agencies and regional firms. Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse provide options with regional accounting practices and mid-sized corporations, though at lower volumes than NYC.
Are there specific requirements for international accountants seeking sponsorship in New York?
Most sponsoring firms require or prefer CPA certification or eligibility, which often means completing additional coursework to meet New York's 150 credit hour requirement. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and tax regulations is essential. Many firms recruit heavily from New York universities like NYU Stern, Columbia, and Baruch College, making local educational credentials valuable for networking and placement.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored accounting jobs in New York?
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.