Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles attract H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship from large public companies, Big Four firms, and financial institutions. Employers filing LCAs for this title consistently cite CPA credentials and a degree in accounting or finance as baseline requirements. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The San Mateo County Event Center & Fair is a premier public assembly facility that hosts a diverse range of events, produces the annual San Mateo County Fair, operates the Jockey Club satellite wagering facility, and manages full-service catering and food service operations.
The Bookkeeper II (Full Charge) is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, with primary responsibility for payroll administration, fixed asset accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. This position also supports general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and annual audit preparation.
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Bookkeeper II plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department and serves as a backup to the Controller when needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the organization’s accounting systems, financial reporting processes, and general ledger structure.
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, depreciation schedules, variance analysis, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and respond to financial information requests from management.
- Assist the Controller in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain key internal controls to ensure compliance, accountability, and operational integrity.
- Administer bi-weekly payroll processing, pension contributions, payroll tax filings, and related reporting requirements.
- Maintain fixed asset records and oversee inventory control processes, particularly for culinary and food service operations.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and applicable tax laws.
- Support annual financial audits and assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Provide cross-functional accounting support and serve as backup for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Purchasing, Revenue Accounting, and Cash Handling functions.
- Work extended or irregular hours during the annual San Mateo County Fair and select events as required.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
This position requires comprehensive knowledge of all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Revenue Accounting, Purchasing, Pension Administration, and Cash Handling. Bookkeeper II must be capable of managing workflow priorities, maintaining business continuity, and providing departmental coverage during staff absences and peak operational periods.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with accounting software systems, financial reporting, budgeting, inventory management, and fixed asset accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, dependability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across departments and all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to learn operational aspects of the event industry, including admissions, ticketing, carnival reconciliation, food service audits, exhibitor programs, and credentialing processes.
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll tax compliance preferred.
Benefits
The San Mateo County Event Center provides a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holiday pay; and retirement benefits, including a voluntary 403(b) plan and a profit-sharing plan upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Job Summary
The San Mateo County Event Center & Fair is a premier public assembly facility that hosts a diverse range of events, produces the annual San Mateo County Fair, operates the Jockey Club satellite wagering facility, and manages full-service catering and food service operations.
The Bookkeeper II (Full Charge) is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, with primary responsibility for payroll administration, fixed asset accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. This position also supports general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and annual audit preparation.
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Bookkeeper II plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department and serves as a backup to the Controller when needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the organization’s accounting systems, financial reporting processes, and general ledger structure.
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, depreciation schedules, variance analysis, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and respond to financial information requests from management.
- Assist the Controller in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain key internal controls to ensure compliance, accountability, and operational integrity.
- Administer bi-weekly payroll processing, pension contributions, payroll tax filings, and related reporting requirements.
- Maintain fixed asset records and oversee inventory control processes, particularly for culinary and food service operations.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and applicable tax laws.
- Support annual financial audits and assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Provide cross-functional accounting support and serve as backup for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Purchasing, Revenue Accounting, and Cash Handling functions.
- Work extended or irregular hours during the annual San Mateo County Fair and select events as required.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
This position requires comprehensive knowledge of all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Revenue Accounting, Purchasing, Pension Administration, and Cash Handling. Bookkeeper II must be capable of managing workflow priorities, maintaining business continuity, and providing departmental coverage during staff absences and peak operational periods.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with accounting software systems, financial reporting, budgeting, inventory management, and fixed asset accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, dependability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across departments and all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to learn operational aspects of the event industry, including admissions, ticketing, carnival reconciliation, food service audits, exhibitor programs, and credentialing processes.
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll tax compliance preferred.
Benefits
The San Mateo County Event Center provides a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holiday pay; and retirement benefits, including a voluntary 403(b) plan and a profit-sharing plan upon meeting eligibility requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant
Target employers with active LCA filings
Large public companies and Big Four firms file Labor Condition Applications for this title regularly. Prioritizing employers with a documented history of LCA filings significantly improves your odds of finding genuine H-1B sponsorship for this role.
Align your degree field precisely
USCIS treats financial reporting as a specialty occupation requiring a degree specifically in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. A general business degree without a clear accounting concentration weakens the specialty occupation argument and may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Pursue CPA licensure before applying
Many employers sponsoring this title require or strongly prefer a CPA license. Holding active CPA credentials strengthens both the specialty occupation classification in your H-1B petition and your competitiveness against candidates who already have work authorization.
Understand TN eligibility if you are Canadian or Mexican
Canadian and Mexican nationals can qualify for TN visa status as accountants, bypassing the H-1B lottery entirely. Your employer must document that the role requires accounting expertise, and you must hold a relevant degree or CPA equivalent recognized under the USMCA.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before the offer stage
Raising visa sponsorship after an offer is issued creates friction. Confirming sponsorship willingness during early interviews, before the compensation discussion, ensures both parties are aligned and prevents wasted time late in the hiring process.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive starts
H-1B cap-exempt employers and those filing change-of-status petitions can use premium processing for a 15-business-day adjudication. If your OPT or current status has a tight runway, ask your employer explicitly whether premium processing is an option they will fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Financial Reporting Accountant classified as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS consistently approves H-1B visa petitions for financial reporting roles when the employer documents that a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field is a standard industry requirement. Roles at large public companies or firms subject to SEC reporting requirements are especially straightforward to classify, because the technical depth of U.S. GAAP and IFRS knowledge supports the specialty occupation argument clearly.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Public companies, Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms, financial institutions, and large multinationals sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Financial Reporting Accountants with meaningful regularity. Smaller private companies and startups sponsor far less frequently because of the legal cost and administrative burden. Browsing open roles on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for positions where sponsorship is confirmed, which saves significant time in your search.
Can a three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the specialty occupation requirement?
It can, but it requires a credential evaluation. USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's when a recognized evaluation service confirms equivalency. For accounting roles, the field of study matters as much as the degree level. A three-year degree in accounting from an Australian or Indian university, evaluated favorably, generally satisfies the requirement. A three-year general commerce degree with limited accounting coursework may not.
Does holding a CPA license affect H-1B approval chances for this title?
CPA licensure strengthens the petition but is not a legal requirement for H-1B approval. It reinforces the specialty occupation classification by demonstrating that the field demands specialized, standardized expertise. More practically, many employers treating CPA as a hiring requirement will only initiate sponsorship for CPA-eligible or licensed candidates, so it functions as a gatekeeping credential in the sponsorship pipeline regardless of its formal legal weight.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers after sponsorship?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through H-1B portability, which allows you to begin working for the new employer as soon as the new petition is filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer files a fresh Form I-129 and a new LCA reflecting the new role and location. Your status remains valid during adjudication as long as you have maintained lawful status and the new petition is filed before your current authorized period expires.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Financial Reporting 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.