Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Corporate Accountant roles attract H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship from large multinationals, public companies, and Big Four-adjacent employers. CPA licensure and a degree in accounting or finance are standard requirements, and employers filing LCAs for this role typically classify it under SOC code 13-2011. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Senior Corporate Accountant position is responsible for monthly and daily general ledger accounting for the corporate balance sheet and general and administrative expenses. This role will work closely with our existing team of accountants to provide guidance and assistance where needed to complete month-end procedures and reports to the Accounting Manager. The Senior Corporate Accountant will interface with accounting management to ensure that accounting processes comply with company standards and requirements. The Senior Corporate Accountant should be able to meet established deadlines during the financial period with remarkable attention to detail and accuracy. The ideal candidate should work well within a team-like atmosphere and be able to interact daily with all levels of the company's workforce.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
- Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of monthly corporate accounting close process including journal entries for cash transactions, debt financings, derivatives tied to debt financings, accruals, and corporate segment allocations.
- Responsible for general and administrative expenses across the consolidated income statement.
- Responsible for the monthly closing of corporate cash and ownership of ad hoc bank transactions.
- Responsible for completion of general ledger and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assists with the analysis of actuals versus annual budget and quarterly forecasts to explain budget variances and identify issues timely.
- Responsible for the review of purchase requests for accurate GL coding and comparison against budgeted expenditures.
- Assist with compliance of internal controls to ensure documentation reflects current processes.
- Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures and provide guidance on processes/procedures to other team members as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to ensure data integrity.
- Assists with implementing software or process upgrades and enhancements as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Three or more years of recent accounting experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with an accounting system
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in Accounting or CPA
- Experience working in large ERP systems. Workday preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
- Solid, comprehensive understanding of GAAP and internal control compliance
- Strong computer skills including accounting systems
- Strong Excel skills, including usage of pivot tables and x-lookups
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are required
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
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The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Senior Corporate Accountant
The Senior Corporate Accountant position is responsible for monthly and daily general ledger accounting for the corporate balance sheet and general and administrative expenses. This role will work closely with our existing team of accountants to provide guidance and assistance where needed to complete month-end procedures and reports to the Accounting Manager. The Senior Corporate Accountant will interface with accounting management to ensure that accounting processes comply with company standards and requirements. The Senior Corporate Accountant should be able to meet established deadlines during the financial period with remarkable attention to detail and accuracy. The ideal candidate should work well within a team-like atmosphere and be able to interact daily with all levels of the company's workforce.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
- Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of monthly corporate accounting close process including journal entries for cash transactions, debt financings, derivatives tied to debt financings, accruals, and corporate segment allocations.
- Responsible for general and administrative expenses across the consolidated income statement.
- Responsible for the monthly closing of corporate cash and ownership of ad hoc bank transactions.
- Responsible for completion of general ledger and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assists with the analysis of actuals versus annual budget and quarterly forecasts to explain budget variances and identify issues timely.
- Responsible for the review of purchase requests for accurate GL coding and comparison against budgeted expenditures.
- Assist with compliance of internal controls to ensure documentation reflects current processes.
- Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures and provide guidance on processes/procedures to other team members as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to ensure data integrity.
- Assists with implementing software or process upgrades and enhancements as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Three or more years of recent accounting experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with an accounting system
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in Accounting or CPA
- Experience working in large ERP systems. Workday preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
- Solid, comprehensive understanding of GAAP and internal control compliance
- Strong computer skills including accounting systems
- Strong Excel skills, including usage of pivot tables and x-lookups
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are required
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Corporate Accountant
Target public companies and large multinationals
Public companies with SEC reporting obligations hire Senior Corporate Accountants at scale and have established immigration programs. They're far more likely to sponsor visas than private SMBs, which rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage H-1B filings.
Get your CPA or show you're on track
Most sponsoring employers require CPA licensure or active candidacy. If you haven't sat for the exam yet, be upfront about your timeline. Employers who sponsor visas invest significantly in candidates and want to see long-term commitment to the role.
Understand how your degree field is evaluated
Specialty occupation approval for this role requires a degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. A general business degree may require additional documentation showing your coursework aligns specifically with accounting functions the job demands.
Canadians and Mexicans should consider the TN visa
Accountants are a designated TN profession under USMCA. TN status has no lottery, no annual cap, and can often be obtained at the border or port of entry, making it a faster and more predictable path than H-1B for eligible nationals.
Highlight technical accounting systems experience
Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and consolidation tools like OneStream or HFM, signals readiness to contribute immediately. Sponsoring employers want to justify the investment, and specialized technical skills strengthen both the job offer and the visa petition.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Clarify whether the employer covers filing fees, premium processing, and legal costs before signing. Some employers pass certain fees to employees, which affects your true compensation. Understanding this upfront prevents surprises after you've already committed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Corporate Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts Senior Corporate Accountant as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance as a minimum entry requirement. The key risk is if the job description is written broadly enough that USCIS argues any bachelor's degree would suffice. Employers should ensure the LCA and I-129 clearly tie the degree requirement to the specific accounting functions of the role.
Which visa types are most common for sponsoring Senior Corporate Accountants?
H-1B visa is the most common path for nationals outside Canada and Mexico. Canadian and Mexican nationals have strong access to the TN visa, since accountants are explicitly listed as a qualifying TN profession under USMCA. L-1B is available for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge, and O-1A is theoretically possible but rarely pursued for this role given the evidentiary burden.
Do I need a CPA license to get sponsored for this role?
Not legally, but practically it matters. USCIS doesn't require CPA licensure as part of H-1B eligibility, but most employers sponsoring at the Senior level expect it or active candidacy. A CPA also strengthens the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating the role demands professional-level expertise beyond a general degree. Some employers will sponsor without it if your experience and degree are strong.
What's the H-1B approval rate for accounting roles, and how can I improve my odds?
USCIS doesn't publish approval rates broken down by job title, but accounting roles at the specialty occupation threshold have historically faced higher RFE rates than software roles. The most common challenge is proving the degree-job nexus. Working with an experienced immigration attorney and ensuring your job description is tightly written around specific accounting functions, rather than general business tasks, meaningfully reduces denial risk.
Where can I find Senior Corporate Accountant jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It filters job listings by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not guessing whether an employer will sponsor based on vague job description language. Most general job boards include roles where sponsorship isn't offered and don't disclose that clearly. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have a documented history of filing LCAs or petitions for accounting roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Corporate Accountant 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.
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