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Assurance Associate roles at Big Four and regional accounting firms regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making them one of the more accessible entry points for international candidates with accounting or finance degrees. Employers file LCAs with the DOL and petition through USCIS, covering most government fees for full-time hires.
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The Assurance Experienced Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Job Duties:
Control Environment:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
- Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team
- Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
- Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
GAAP:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
- Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature
- Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures
- Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently
GAAS:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
- Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
- Applying auditing theory to various client situations
- Documenting in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals
- Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence
- Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams
Methodology:
- Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
- Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers
- Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements
Research:
- Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
-
Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently
-
Other duties as required:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
- Master’s in Accountancy, preferred
Experience:
- One (1) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
License/Certifications:
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required
- CPA, preferred
Software:
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
- Ability and willingness to travel, as needed
- Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
- Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
- Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
- Solid project management skills
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $83,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Illinois Range: $76,000 - $82,000
Maryland Range: $72,000 - $78,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $80,000
New Jersey Range: $76,500 - $83,000
Ohio Range: $70,000 - $78,000
Virginia Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Washington Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Washington DC Range: $80,000 - $85,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
The Assurance Experienced Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Job Duties:
Control Environment:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
- Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team
- Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
- Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
GAAP:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
- Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature
- Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures
- Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently
GAAS:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
- Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
- Applying auditing theory to various client situations
- Documenting in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals
- Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence
- Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams
Methodology:
- Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
- Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers
- Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements
Research:
- Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
-
Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently
-
Other duties as required:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
- Master’s in Accountancy, preferred
Experience:
- One (1) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
License/Certifications:
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required
- CPA, preferred
Software:
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
- Ability and willingness to travel, as needed
- Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
- Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
- Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
- Solid project management skills
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $83,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Illinois Range: $76,000 - $82,000
Maryland Range: $72,000 - $78,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $80,000
New Jersey Range: $76,500 - $83,000
Ohio Range: $70,000 - $78,000
Virginia Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Washington Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Washington DC Range: $80,000 - $85,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Assurance Associate
Align your transcript with specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility requires a degree directly related to assurance work. A major in accounting, finance, or business with auditing coursework strengthens your petition. A general business degree without audit-specific credits invites an RFE from USCIS.
Target firms with active LCA certification histories
Public accounting firms that recruit internationally file LCAs each year before petitioning USCIS. Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to verify which employers actively certify assurance roles, then prioritize your applications to those employers.
Get your CPA exam status documented early
Many assurance employers require or expect CPA candidacy. Having your Notice to Schedule or passing scores on file before interviews signals you meet the professional credential baseline, which also supports the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lists assurance employers with confirmed LCA sponsorship history, searchable by city and role. Start your search there to focus only on firms that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor international candidates in audit and assurance positions.
Clarify H-1B cap timing with your recruiter
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual lottery with a April 1 filing window. If you're on OPT, confirm your graduation date and OPT expiration fall within a timeline that lets you bridge with cap-gap protection through October 1 without a status gap.
Confirm PERM is off the table for your offer
Entry-level assurance roles at large firms typically sponsor H-1B nonimmigrant status, not green cards through PERM. If long-term permanent residence matters to you, ask HR directly whether the firm supports EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship after your first few years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Assurance Associate roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, assurance work typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS expects the degree to be directly tied to the job duties. A general business degree without auditing coursework can trigger a Request for Evidence, so your transcript matters.
Which visa types are realistic for international candidates applying to Assurance Associate positions?
H-1B is the primary path for full-time assurance hires. F-1 students can begin in the role on OPT or STEM OPT if the employer is E-Verify enrolled. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the offer letter specifies an accountant role that maps to the USMCA profession list. E-3 visa applies to Australian nationals in specialty occupation roles.
How do I find Assurance Associate jobs where employers are open to visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists assurance employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can search specifically for firms that have already filed for roles in audit and assurance. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that haven't sponsored international candidates before.
Does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of landing an Assurance Associate role?
It affects timing, not whether you're a strong candidate. H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap and a selection process that has changed recently, so a lottery slot isn't guaranteed even with a valid offer. Firms that actively recruit internationally plan for this and often structure offers around OPT and cap-gap coverage while you wait for a selection outcome.
Will my international accounting degree satisfy the specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS evaluates foreign degrees through credential evaluation against U.S. equivalency standards. A three-year accounting degree from Australia or the UK is often found equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, but you'll need a credential evaluation from a recognized organization to submit with your H-1B petition. Your employer's immigration counsel typically coordinates this step.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assurance Associate 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.