E-3 Visa Accounting Analyst Jobs
Accounting Analyst roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard: a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is typically required. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can pursue U.S. roles year-round without competing for limited slots.
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Accounting Analyst 1 (Entry Level)
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM AS - BFAR - FAR - FS - Fringe Benefits (Jennifer Gendron Richard (00003151))
Work Location:
0204 Thomas D. Boyd Hall
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
This position is an unclassified position in the Financial Accounting and Reporting division in the Office of Accounting Services at LSU. The position is responsible for bank account reconciliations, preparation of unclaimed property, footnote and financial statement preparation, appropriation draws, monitoring petty cash accounts, auditing internal billings and cost transfers, and assisting with the University’s F&A rate proposal.
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40% Prepares seven bank account reconciliations for various LSU System campuses. Administers the University's Workday reconciliation system. Monitors all clearing accounts associated with the bank reconciliations, including balancing those accounts on a monthly basis and ensuring they are adjusted at yearend. Processes monthly cash journal entries based on electronic deposits received on behalf of university departments and other LSU System campuses. Responsible for state cash reporting, not limited to ACT 587 report.
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20% Provides assistance to faculty, staff, students, and vendors in all matters related to university-issued checks, including processing stop payments, cancellations, and reissues. Receives all returned checks and assesses the issue independently or with the university contact. Coordinates the annual reporting of Unclaimed Property to the State Treasurer's Office.
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20% Requests the drawdown of funds from the State Treasurer's Office, including general state appropriations and statutorily dedicated funds. Collaborates with University administration and state agencies to ensure all available funds are drawn appropriately. Accounts for the disbursement of funds timely to all other LSU campuses and ensures they properly record their appropriations and update respective budgets. Maintains control of petty cash accounts; monitors accounting procedures to ensure that all reimbursements are made in compliance with University petty cash policies; audits petty cash accounts annually and updates records for custodians and locations of such funds.
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10% Audits and approves internal billings and cost transfers for propriety and completeness. Communicates with campus departments to assist with problem resolution when compliance issues arise. Reviews EIBs from departments and other campuses for accuracy and notifies the supervisor once they are approved and ready for upload into Workday.
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10% Prepares accruals, adjustments, closing entries, GASB 35 entries, and footnotes at fiscal yearend to be included in the LSU System’s Annual Financial Report. Runs cumulative error reports and initiates EIB corrections or journal corrections for accounting errors in Workday. Performs other duties and additional projects as assigned by the Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field with 24 hours of college accounting
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply—a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Physical Qualifications:
This position requires the physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, calculator, laptop, tablet, copier, telephone, and other office equipment. This position requires the ability to sit in the same position for extended periods (3.5 to 4 hours) at a time using continuous hand motions when using a calculator or entering data into the computer system. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively through the use of phone, email, and direct contact with individuals (including conducting training sessions and presentations). Scheduled or non-scheduled overtime may be required to meet the needs of the division.
Special Instructions:
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application if available. However, certified original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide a resume and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jennifer Richard at jgendr1@lsu.edu or 578-1454.
Posting Date:
October 13, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 27, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Job Posting Title:
Accounting Analyst 1 (Entry Level)
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM AS - BFAR - FAR - FS - Fringe Benefits (Jennifer Gendron Richard (00003151))
Work Location:
0204 Thomas D. Boyd Hall
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
This position is an unclassified position in the Financial Accounting and Reporting division in the Office of Accounting Services at LSU. The position is responsible for bank account reconciliations, preparation of unclaimed property, footnote and financial statement preparation, appropriation draws, monitoring petty cash accounts, auditing internal billings and cost transfers, and assisting with the University’s F&A rate proposal.
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40% Prepares seven bank account reconciliations for various LSU System campuses. Administers the University's Workday reconciliation system. Monitors all clearing accounts associated with the bank reconciliations, including balancing those accounts on a monthly basis and ensuring they are adjusted at yearend. Processes monthly cash journal entries based on electronic deposits received on behalf of university departments and other LSU System campuses. Responsible for state cash reporting, not limited to ACT 587 report.
-
20% Provides assistance to faculty, staff, students, and vendors in all matters related to university-issued checks, including processing stop payments, cancellations, and reissues. Receives all returned checks and assesses the issue independently or with the university contact. Coordinates the annual reporting of Unclaimed Property to the State Treasurer's Office.
-
20% Requests the drawdown of funds from the State Treasurer's Office, including general state appropriations and statutorily dedicated funds. Collaborates with University administration and state agencies to ensure all available funds are drawn appropriately. Accounts for the disbursement of funds timely to all other LSU campuses and ensures they properly record their appropriations and update respective budgets. Maintains control of petty cash accounts; monitors accounting procedures to ensure that all reimbursements are made in compliance with University petty cash policies; audits petty cash accounts annually and updates records for custodians and locations of such funds.
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10% Audits and approves internal billings and cost transfers for propriety and completeness. Communicates with campus departments to assist with problem resolution when compliance issues arise. Reviews EIBs from departments and other campuses for accuracy and notifies the supervisor once they are approved and ready for upload into Workday.
-
10% Prepares accruals, adjustments, closing entries, GASB 35 entries, and footnotes at fiscal yearend to be included in the LSU System’s Annual Financial Report. Runs cumulative error reports and initiates EIB corrections or journal corrections for accounting errors in Workday. Performs other duties and additional projects as assigned by the Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field with 24 hours of college accounting
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply—a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Physical Qualifications:
This position requires the physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, calculator, laptop, tablet, copier, telephone, and other office equipment. This position requires the ability to sit in the same position for extended periods (3.5 to 4 hours) at a time using continuous hand motions when using a calculator or entering data into the computer system. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively through the use of phone, email, and direct contact with individuals (including conducting training sessions and presentations). Scheduled or non-scheduled overtime may be required to meet the needs of the division.
Special Instructions:
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application if available. However, certified original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide a resume and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jennifer Richard at jgendr1@lsu.edu or 578-1454.
Posting Date:
October 13, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 27, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Analyst
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
The E-3 visa requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Accounting Analyst positions almost always satisfy this, but confirm your job description explicitly requires a bachelor's in accounting, finance, or a directly related field, not just any degree.
Target employers with prior LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for accounting roles. These employers understand the E-3 process and are less likely to withdraw offers over sponsorship concerns.
Frame sponsorship as low-cost during interviews
Most U.S. employers unfamiliar with the E-3 assume visa sponsorship means H-1B lottery risk and multi-year timelines. Clarify early that the E-3 has no lottery, no cap, and your employer's cost is limited to the LCA filing, which is free through the DOL's FLAG system.
Get your Australian credentials assessed before applying
A three-year Australian bachelor's in accounting is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but having a credential evaluation letter ready removes any friction when your employer's HR team or counsel asks for documentation.
Align your offer letter to specialty occupation language
Before your employer files the LCA, review your offer letter to ensure the duties and degree requirements match USCIS specialty occupation definitions. Vague descriptions like 'financial support tasks' create unnecessary RFE risk at the consulate stage.
Use Migrate Mate to handle the filing end-to-end
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This covers DOL certification, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment readiness so your employer doesn't need to engage an immigration attorney.
E-3 Visa Accounting Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Accounting Analyst jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces Accounting Analyst positions at employers who are familiar with or open to the E-3 process, saving you the time of screening roles that won't proceed once visa status comes up.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Accounting Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in almost all cases. The specialty occupation standard requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Accounting Analyst roles routinely require a degree in accounting, finance, or economics, which satisfies USCIS criteria. The key is that your job description must state this degree requirement explicitly, not just list it as preferred.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Accounting Analyst roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Accounting Analysts than the H-1B. There's no annual lottery, no cap of 85,000 slots, and no registration fee. You can apply any time of year once you have an offer and a certified LCA. H-1B requires winning a random lottery, which means even a strong offer doesn't guarantee authorization. For Australians, the E-3 is the direct path.
Can I switch Accounting Analyst roles while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL before you start work. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your current visa doesn't transfer. You'll need to attend a new consulate appointment for a new E-3 stamp unless you're changing roles with the same employer, in which case a new LCA may still be required if duties or wage levels change materially.