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Accounting Associate roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Australian professionals can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery, giving employers a predictable hiring timeline that H-1B visa cannot match.
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We’re currently searching for an Accounting Associate to join our Student Affairs Finance and Planning team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about detailed record keeping, fiscal reconciliation, and general administration, please keep reading.
When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be…
- Joining the Student Affairs Finance and Planning team; a department of business-minded individuals who are transformative and service oriented.
- Reporting to the Assistant Director for Accounts Payable for Student Affairs in a regular twelve-month, staff appointment.
- Responsible for processing invoices according to policies, reconciling vendor statements, assisting in the monthly reconciliation of encumbrances, and supporting daily office functions.
- Operating various computer systems, platforms, and networks.
- Communicating with internal and external customers to foster productive working relationships, meet deadlines, and cultivate a culture of compliance and financial stewardship.
- Producing work, independently and within a team, that is detail and quality driven, as well as, action and solution focused.
- Offered a base compensation package between $50,000-$55,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in preparing purchasing documents, processing accounts payable, verifying and analyzing data and reconciling vendor statements.
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office Products, and electronic mail.
- Experience handling time-sensitive and confidential records.
- Previous customer service experience with a broad customer base.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Banner and HokieMart, or other accounting software.
- Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia purchasing procedures.
- Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with frequent interruptions.
- Experience working independently with limited supervision.
PAY BAND
4
OVERTIME STATUS
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
APPOINTMENT TYPE
Regular
SALARY INFORMATION
$50,000-$55,000
HOURS PER WEEK
40
REVIEW DATE
06/19/2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stacey Duncan at staceyd@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
INTRODUCTION
We’re currently searching for an Accounting Associate to join our Student Affairs Finance and Planning team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about detailed record keeping, fiscal reconciliation, and general administration, please keep reading.
When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be…
- Joining the Student Affairs Finance and Planning team; a department of business-minded individuals who are transformative and service oriented.
- Reporting to the Assistant Director for Accounts Payable for Student Affairs in a regular twelve-month, staff appointment.
- Responsible for processing invoices according to policies, reconciling vendor statements, assisting in the monthly reconciliation of encumbrances, and supporting daily office functions.
- Operating various computer systems, platforms, and networks.
- Communicating with internal and external customers to foster productive working relationships, meet deadlines, and cultivate a culture of compliance and financial stewardship.
- Producing work, independently and within a team, that is detail and quality driven, as well as, action and solution focused.
- Offered a base compensation package between $50,000-$55,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in preparing purchasing documents, processing accounts payable, verifying and analyzing data and reconciling vendor statements.
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office Products, and electronic mail.
- Experience handling time-sensitive and confidential records.
- Previous customer service experience with a broad customer base.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Banner and HokieMart, or other accounting software.
- Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia purchasing procedures.
- Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with frequent interruptions.
- Experience working independently with limited supervision.
PAY BAND
4
OVERTIME STATUS
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
APPOINTMENT TYPE
Regular
SALARY INFORMATION
$50,000-$55,000
HOURS PER WEEK
40
REVIEW DATE
06/19/2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stacey Duncan at staceyd@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Associate
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Accounting Associate role. An Australian bachelor's in accounting or commerce satisfies this. A general business degree may trigger a Request for Evidence if the job duties aren't clearly analytical or technical.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for accounting roles. Prior LCA filings signal that a company understands the E-3 visa process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Frame sponsorship cost for hiring managers early
E-3 sponsorship has no lottery fee and no cap uncertainty, which makes the employer's cost lower and the timeline predictable. Raising this in early interviews removes the assumption that sponsoring you carries the same burden as an H-1B petition.
Get your CPA exam transcripts assessed before applying
If you're partway through CPA requirements in Australia, have your academic transcripts formally evaluated by a NACES-approved credential service before you start applying. Employers often ask for this documentation during the LCA stage, and delays can stall your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The service manages DOL certification, consulate appointment preparation, and document review so your employer doesn't need an immigration attorney on retainer.
Confirm your role duties align with LCA job description
The job title on your offer letter and the LCA job description must match the actual duties you'll perform. Discrepancies between a generic 'Accounting Associate' title and duties that look more like bookkeeping can lead to E-3 denial at the consulate.
E-3 Visa Accounting Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Accounting Associate jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Accounting Associate roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship willingness, so you end up cold-applying to roles where the employer has never sponsored a visa. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers already familiar with the E-3 process, which shortens the hiring timeline significantly.
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 Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether a degree is a standard requirement for the role industry-wide, not just at your specific employer. Roles that mix bookkeeping duties with higher-level analysis are more defensible than positions where a non-degree holder could perform the same work.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Accounting Associate roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can file at any time and expect a predictable outcome. H-1B requires registration in April, a lottery selection, and an October 1 start date. For Australian nationals in accounting roles, the E-3 is available year-round, allows for two-year renewable status, and typically costs the employer significantly less to file.
Can I transfer my Australian accounting credentials to work in the U.S. on an E-3?
Your Australian accounting degree is recognized for E-3 eligibility purposes, and a three-year bachelor's degree from Australia is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. However, CPA licensure is state-specific in the United States. You can work as an Accounting Associate on E-3 without a U.S. CPA license, but advancing to senior roles often requires sitting for the U.S. CPA exam.