Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Corporate Accountant roles attract H-1B 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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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Corporate Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and will be based out of the Atlanta office.
In-office working at a T&T office is required two to three days out of the work week.
This position also involves collaboration with the finance team and senior leaders to produce a variety of high quality, monthly and quarterly reports that are used companywide for reporting, analysis and planning. The ideal candidate is a highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and documentation of processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Ensures the timely accurate recording and maintaining of financial information, including journal entries, clearing and application of cash clearing accounts, recharge account, GL account reconciliations, and other suspense and clearing accounts.
- Executes testing around financial controls to provide documentation and support for SOX compliance in respective financial areas.
- Manage all accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expense, fixed assets and other assigned general ledger accounts.
- Ensure the timely and accurate recording and payment of monthly due diligences, monthly rent/lease, and quarterly property taxes.
- Support financial statement preparation including consolidation (ie. Intercompany reconciliation)
- Support external audits to ensure all information is provided in a timely and accurate manner.
- Takes initiative in leading projects and process improvements within the accounting group, including system upgrades, implementation testing, and troubleshooting.
- Work independently to research, track and timely resolve outstanding reconciling items and related issues and communicate with internal resources and/or processors to escalate and resolve these differences.
- Work with a high degree of initiative to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities in the areas of reporting, reconciliation and analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
- Five years’ post-graduate experience in a corporate accounting function is mandatory.
- Experience working in a publicly traded company, UK or reporting to a UK parent company is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP Standards.
- CPA or working towards certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
- Experience utilizing MS D365 or similar ERP system is preferred.
- Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus.
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley reporting standards is a plus.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
- Strong team skills, collaborating with and supporting colleagues when required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy level.
- Resilient character, comfortable to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Self-starter who takes initiative to improve both the finance team and the Company’s performance.
- Results driven with a pro-active approach and a “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, always displaying high level of integrity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
INTRODUCTION
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Corporate Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and will be based out of the Atlanta office.
In-office working at a T&T office is required two to three days out of the work week.
This position also involves collaboration with the finance team and senior leaders to produce a variety of high quality, monthly and quarterly reports that are used companywide for reporting, analysis and planning. The ideal candidate is a highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and documentation of processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Ensures the timely accurate recording and maintaining of financial information, including journal entries, clearing and application of cash clearing accounts, recharge account, GL account reconciliations, and other suspense and clearing accounts.
- Executes testing around financial controls to provide documentation and support for SOX compliance in respective financial areas.
- Manage all accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expense, fixed assets and other assigned general ledger accounts.
- Ensure the timely and accurate recording and payment of monthly due diligences, monthly rent/lease, and quarterly property taxes.
- Support financial statement preparation including consolidation (ie. Intercompany reconciliation)
- Support external audits to ensure all information is provided in a timely and accurate manner.
- Takes initiative in leading projects and process improvements within the accounting group, including system upgrades, implementation testing, and troubleshooting.
- Work independently to research, track and timely resolve outstanding reconciling items and related issues and communicate with internal resources and/or processors to escalate and resolve these differences.
- Work with a high degree of initiative to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities in the areas of reporting, reconciliation and analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
- Five years’ post-graduate experience in a corporate accounting function is mandatory.
- Experience working in a publicly traded company, UK or reporting to a UK parent company is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP Standards.
- CPA or working towards certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
- Experience utilizing MS D365 or similar ERP system is preferred.
- Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus.
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley reporting standards is a plus.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
- Strong team skills, collaborating with and supporting colleagues when required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy level.
- Resilient character, comfortable to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Self-starter who takes initiative to improve both the finance team and the Company’s performance.
- Results driven with a pro-active approach and a “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, always displaying high level of integrity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
How to Get 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently 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 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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