Accounting Officer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Accounting Officer roles qualify for H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying prevailing wage compliance before sponsoring your status, making verified LCA history a key signal when targeting companies.
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Get Access To All JobsSAINT AGNES SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER & TUITION OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Accounts payable – Secure approval, match invoices to packing slips and enters in QuickBooks (QB) ensuring to use the correct g/l account. Print checks, present for signature, mail, scan backup to QB and then file.
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Make deposits and post in QB for all incoming cash and check payments for example; cash payments for tuition, school billings, 8th grade account, student council acct, school operating accounts, etc.
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Collect timesheets and complete the school payroll Google doc in preparation for the Business Manager to process payroll. Ensure hours are correct and signed by supervisor.
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Complete the School payroll journal entry and post to correct departments in QB.
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Bank Reconciliations: All school, Home & School, CYO, and Education Endowment.
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Complete invoices and billings for Intracompany billing.
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Manage all aspects of FACTS (SIS and Financial side) to include:
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Initial family enrollment set up in SIS
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SIS updates for family demographic changes
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Ensure families are enrolled and have access to SIS and Financial side
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Post all tuition, credits, scholarships, etc.
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Create tuition and scholarship invoices and credits in QuickBooks Customers
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Complete a FACTS reconciliation for scholarship credits
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Complete and submit documents to Scholarship entities for payment
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Post monthly journal entries for tuition and scholarship income in QuickBooks
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Contact families with returned payments and missed payments (delinquency accounts/ collections)
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Posting of monthly/quarterly incidental billings (i.e. Music lessons, Lunches, CARES, etc.)
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Process and submit LEI scholarships - Padre Walsh
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Help families with submitting financial aid paperwork to FACTS
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Help families submit for Emergency BLOCS awards
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Answering school family emails and phone calls regarding all of the above.
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Liaison for Home & School:
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Records checks and deposits in QuickBooks.
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Ensures checks have correct documentation when submitting them for signature to the Pastor.
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Reconciles the H&S checking account.
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Requests copy of H&S budget in June for the following year for approval.
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CYO:
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Receives checkbook entries and posts deposits and checks in QuickBooks.
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Reconciles the CYO checking account.
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Raise Right (Scrip):
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Receives checkbook and posts deposits and checks in QuickBooks.
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Reconciles the Raise Right checking account.
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This position reports to the Parish Business Manager and keeps the PBM abreast of all school business issues.
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Work with the Parish Business Manager in reviewing the General Ledger prior to submitting financial reports to the chair of the Parish Finance Council.
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Other tasks as requested by the Pastor, Principal and/or Business Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
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Detailed oriented and good organizational skills.
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Minimum 3 Years bookkeeping/accounting experience.
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Previous experience using QuickBooks.
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Previous experience working with FACTS SIS and FACTS Financial platform a plus.
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Bi-lingual – English / Spanish a plus.
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week.
Hours may vary week to week depending on the needs of the school with some occasional evening hours for meetings.
SAINT AGNES SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER & TUITION OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION
-
Accounts payable – Secure approval, match invoices to packing slips and enters in QuickBooks (QB) ensuring to use the correct g/l account. Print checks, present for signature, mail, scan backup to QB and then file.
-
Make deposits and post in QB for all incoming cash and check payments for example; cash payments for tuition, school billings, 8th grade account, student council acct, school operating accounts, etc.
-
Collect timesheets and complete the school payroll Google doc in preparation for the Business Manager to process payroll. Ensure hours are correct and signed by supervisor.
-
Complete the School payroll journal entry and post to correct departments in QB.
-
Bank Reconciliations: All school, Home & School, CYO, and Education Endowment.
-
Complete invoices and billings for Intracompany billing.
-
Manage all aspects of FACTS (SIS and Financial side) to include:
-
Initial family enrollment set up in SIS
-
SIS updates for family demographic changes
-
Ensure families are enrolled and have access to SIS and Financial side
-
Post all tuition, credits, scholarships, etc.
-
Create tuition and scholarship invoices and credits in QuickBooks Customers
-
Complete a FACTS reconciliation for scholarship credits
-
Complete and submit documents to Scholarship entities for payment
-
Post monthly journal entries for tuition and scholarship income in QuickBooks
-
Contact families with returned payments and missed payments (delinquency accounts/ collections)
-
Posting of monthly/quarterly incidental billings (i.e. Music lessons, Lunches, CARES, etc.)
-
Process and submit LEI scholarships - Padre Walsh
-
Help families with submitting financial aid paperwork to FACTS
-
Help families submit for Emergency BLOCS awards
-
Answering school family emails and phone calls regarding all of the above.
-
Liaison for Home & School:
-
Records checks and deposits in QuickBooks.
-
Ensures checks have correct documentation when submitting them for signature to the Pastor.
-
Reconciles the H&S checking account.
-
Requests copy of H&S budget in June for the following year for approval.
-
CYO:
-
Receives checkbook entries and posts deposits and checks in QuickBooks.
-
Reconciles the CYO checking account.
-
Raise Right (Scrip):
-
Receives checkbook and posts deposits and checks in QuickBooks.
-
Reconciles the Raise Right checking account.
-
This position reports to the Parish Business Manager and keeps the PBM abreast of all school business issues.
-
Work with the Parish Business Manager in reviewing the General Ledger prior to submitting financial reports to the chair of the Parish Finance Council.
-
Other tasks as requested by the Pastor, Principal and/or Business Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
-
Detailed oriented and good organizational skills.
-
Minimum 3 Years bookkeeping/accounting experience.
-
Previous experience using QuickBooks.
-
Previous experience working with FACTS SIS and FACTS Financial platform a plus.
-
Bi-lingual – English / Spanish a plus.
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week.
Hours may vary week to week depending on the needs of the school with some occasional evening hours for meetings.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Accounting Officer Jobs
Align your credentials to specialty occupation requirements
Your degree must be in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, not just any business discipline. A general management or liberal arts degree won't satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation standard, even with years of accounting experience behind it.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer
Look up the prevailing wage for Accountants and Auditors in your target city before negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't legally support sponsorship.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Find companies that have already certified LCAs for accounting roles by searching Migrate Mate's verified sponsorship database. Employers with no prior LCA history are slower to sponsor and more likely to abandon the process under cost pressure.
Distinguish CPA licensure from visa eligibility
A CPA license strengthens your application but isn't required for H-1B approval. What matters is that the role itself requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Unlicensed candidates with strong degree-to-role alignment are routinely approved for accounting positions.
Confirm PERM labor certification timing for green card paths
If your employer plans to sponsor permanent residence after your H-1B, ask early whether they'll file PERM. DOL's PERM process can take 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition is even filed, so a delayed start creates real status gaps.
Leverage TN status if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Accountants appear on the USMCA TN profession list, making TN a faster alternative to H-1B for eligible nationals. There's no lottery, no cap, and Canadian citizens can apply directly at the port of entry with an employer offer letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. USCIS scrutinizes accounting roles where employers phrase requirements as 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' so the job description language matters. A role that accepts any degree field regardless of discipline will not qualify.
Which visa types are realistic for international Accounting Officer candidates?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities, requiring a specialty occupation and an employer-filed LCA. Canadian and Mexican citizens can use TN visa status under the USMCA accountant category, which has no cap or lottery. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa. F-1 students can work in accounting roles on OPT or STEM OPT if the degree is STEM-designated.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor accounting roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for accounting positions, searchable by city and role type. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than ones you'd have to educate about it from scratch.
Does not having a CPA license reduce my chances of visa approval?
Not directly. USCIS evaluates H-1B eligibility based on degree-to-role alignment, not professional licensure. An unlicensed candidate with a bachelor's in accounting applying for an Accounting Officer role is on solid footing. That said, some employers in regulated industries or public accounting firms may require CPA eligibility as a hiring condition independent of the visa process.
Can an employer use my accounting experience to substitute for a degree in the H-1B petition?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of formal education, so 12 years of progressively responsible accounting experience can stand in for a four-year degree. However, the experience must be in accounting specifically, and the employer must document it thoroughly in the I-129 petition. Gaps or unrelated experience won't satisfy the standard.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Accounting Officer jobs?
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.