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.
See All Senior Financial Reporting Accountant JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 45+ Senior Financial Reporting Accountant jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 45+ Senior Financial Reporting Accountant jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles.
Get Access To All JobsCompany Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Our Client is looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a FTE/ Direct placement opportunity in Bellevue, WA.
Day-2-day responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet and cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly financial statements at the subsidiary level
- Prepares and maintain equity method accounting among all entity line
- Assist in the quarterly/year-end preparation of audited FS, which includes BS, IS, and CF along with footnotes.
- Maintain/reconcile accumulated other comprehensive income account on a monthly basis
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly board and executive reporting package, providing analytics around results
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly financials submitted to the bank, along with MD&A
- Prepares journal entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in the areas of bonus, supplies, foreign exchange gain/loss, and stock compensation
- Participates on department projects in support of the company goals and objectives
- GAAP experience
Qualifications
Skills & Education:
- Worked in public accounting; Ideally one of the “Big 4” firms but regional firms will be acceptable
- Experience in both SEC & SSC reporting
- Has both public and private accounting experience (should have experience working with a large private company)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) is a plus
- Compliance experience
- Working knowledge of accounting processes and principles
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
- Working knowledge of financial databases and systems
- Working knowledge of financial statements and general ledgers
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to be detail-oriented and obtain a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information
Additional Information
To get further details or to apply for this position please contact:
Blair Ballard
425-298-1471
blair.ballard(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Our Client is looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a FTE/ Direct placement opportunity in Bellevue, WA.
Day-2-day responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet and cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly financial statements at the subsidiary level
- Prepares and maintain equity method accounting among all entity line
- Assist in the quarterly/year-end preparation of audited FS, which includes BS, IS, and CF along with footnotes.
- Maintain/reconcile accumulated other comprehensive income account on a monthly basis
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly board and executive reporting package, providing analytics around results
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly financials submitted to the bank, along with MD&A
- Prepares journal entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in the areas of bonus, supplies, foreign exchange gain/loss, and stock compensation
- Participates on department projects in support of the company goals and objectives
- GAAP experience
Qualifications
Skills & Education:
- Worked in public accounting; Ideally one of the “Big 4” firms but regional firms will be acceptable
- Experience in both SEC & SSC reporting
- Has both public and private accounting experience (should have experience working with a large private company)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) is a plus
- Compliance experience
- Working knowledge of accounting processes and principles
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
- Working knowledge of financial databases and systems
- Working knowledge of financial statements and general ledgers
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to be detail-oriented and obtain a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information
Additional Information
To get further details or to apply for this position please contact:
Blair Ballard
425-298-1471
blair.ballard(at)collabera.com
See all 45+ Senior Financial Reporting Accountant jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles.
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.
See which Senior Financial Reporting Accountant employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs