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Accounting Intern roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires specialized accounting knowledge and a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a practical path for Australian accounting graduates entering the U.S. workforce.
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Reporting to the Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting, the Associate Director is primarily responsible for overseeing accounting and inventory for key financial areas, including the University’s capital assets and leases; preparing financial reporting analysis; overseeing the year-end audit; maintaining accounting controls; ensuring compliance with government regulations; and assisting in the implementation of financial reporting policy.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operations:
- Manages accounting functions related to the University’s capital assets, including financial statement reporting and footnotes, journal entries, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
- Oversees the tracking and reconciliation of all capital assets of the University, including asset tagging and periodic inventories (certain functions may be managed in-house or through an outside service provider).
- Manages the accounting for the University’s leases (both finance and right-of-use).
- Ensures compliance with control standards and proper reconciliation with University accounting records.
- Researches new accounting rules and makes recommendations as to applicability and implementation.
- Oversees the review and approval of purchase requisitions for equipment and compliance with the regulatory reporting requirements.
- Acts as the primary liaison to Schools and departments for all capital asset-related processes; addresses departmental questions, concerns, and ad hoc reporting needs, and provides ongoing training and support to departmental equipment coordinators.
- Works closely with Facilities Management to understand unusual/complex property acquisition transactions.
- Works closely with the Research Policy and Indirect Cost (RPIC) team on the presentation of capital assets in the indirect cost proposal, the identification of capital assets in service centers, as well as maintenance of appropriate documentation related to the disposal of equipment acquired as part of a sponsored project.
- Interfaces with other University departments, including Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, and serves as a liaison to central administrative departments and schools University-wide.
- Supervises, mentors, coaches, and develops assigned staff by establishing clear performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Reporting and Analytics:
- Plays a critical role in the preparation of the University’s quarterly and annual financial report by providing variance analysis, cash flow support, and footnote support of key financial statement areas.
- Prepares audit deliverables.
- Assists with other routine and ad-hoc reporting deliverables, including regulatory reporting and surveys.
Other:
- Ongoing evaluation of current processes related to capital asset and lease-related accounting and reporting. Proposes and implements solutions to improve efficiencies.
- Supports the team’s use of tools such as Business Intelligence to enhance the ability to analyze large volumes of data efficiently.
- Performs other related duties and special projects assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five years’ accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or CPA.
- Experience in capital assets and/or lease accounting.
- Experience in a large, complex academic or research environment.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or any large ERP system.
Other Requirements
- Must have experience preparing financial statements and/or researching the application of GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and a collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- The incumbent must serve as a strong role model, manager, mentor, and coach.
- Must be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including active listening skills, plus the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University administrators, characterized by strong consensus-building and relationship-building skills.
- Must have demonstrated effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information, present findings and recommendations, negotiate issues, and resolve problems.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of management, both internally and externally, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment, and an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
- Proven track record for continuous process improvements, and the ability to propose and implement solutions on responsible areas.
- Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
LOCATION
- Manhattanville
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting, the Associate Director is primarily responsible for overseeing accounting and inventory for key financial areas, including the University’s capital assets and leases; preparing financial reporting analysis; overseeing the year-end audit; maintaining accounting controls; ensuring compliance with government regulations; and assisting in the implementation of financial reporting policy.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operations:
- Manages accounting functions related to the University’s capital assets, including financial statement reporting and footnotes, journal entries, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
- Oversees the tracking and reconciliation of all capital assets of the University, including asset tagging and periodic inventories (certain functions may be managed in-house or through an outside service provider).
- Manages the accounting for the University’s leases (both finance and right-of-use).
- Ensures compliance with control standards and proper reconciliation with University accounting records.
- Researches new accounting rules and makes recommendations as to applicability and implementation.
- Oversees the review and approval of purchase requisitions for equipment and compliance with the regulatory reporting requirements.
- Acts as the primary liaison to Schools and departments for all capital asset-related processes; addresses departmental questions, concerns, and ad hoc reporting needs, and provides ongoing training and support to departmental equipment coordinators.
- Works closely with Facilities Management to understand unusual/complex property acquisition transactions.
- Works closely with the Research Policy and Indirect Cost (RPIC) team on the presentation of capital assets in the indirect cost proposal, the identification of capital assets in service centers, as well as maintenance of appropriate documentation related to the disposal of equipment acquired as part of a sponsored project.
- Interfaces with other University departments, including Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, and serves as a liaison to central administrative departments and schools University-wide.
- Supervises, mentors, coaches, and develops assigned staff by establishing clear performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Reporting and Analytics:
- Plays a critical role in the preparation of the University’s quarterly and annual financial report by providing variance analysis, cash flow support, and footnote support of key financial statement areas.
- Prepares audit deliverables.
- Assists with other routine and ad-hoc reporting deliverables, including regulatory reporting and surveys.
Other:
- Ongoing evaluation of current processes related to capital asset and lease-related accounting and reporting. Proposes and implements solutions to improve efficiencies.
- Supports the team’s use of tools such as Business Intelligence to enhance the ability to analyze large volumes of data efficiently.
- Performs other related duties and special projects assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five years’ accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or CPA.
- Experience in capital assets and/or lease accounting.
- Experience in a large, complex academic or research environment.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or any large ERP system.
Other Requirements
- Must have experience preparing financial statements and/or researching the application of GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and a collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- The incumbent must serve as a strong role model, manager, mentor, and coach.
- Must be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including active listening skills, plus the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University administrators, characterized by strong consensus-building and relationship-building skills.
- Must have demonstrated effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information, present findings and recommendations, negotiate issues, and resolve problems.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of management, both internally and externally, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment, and an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
- Proven track record for continuous process improvements, and the ability to propose and implement solutions on responsible areas.
- Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
LOCATION
- Manhattanville
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Intern
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Your Australian accounting degree must directly relate to the intern role's duties. A three-year Bachelor of Accounting is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but bring your official transcripts and a credential evaluation to confirm field-specific alignment.
Target employers already filing LCAs
Search the DOL's FLAG portal for employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for accounting roles. Firms with prior LCA history understand the E-3 visa process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer once they learn you need sponsorship.
Frame sponsorship early in applications
Disclose your E-3 status in cover letters before interviews, not after an offer. Accounting internship programs at mid-size and large firms often have HR compliance teams who need lead time to confirm E-3 eligibility and begin the LCA filing with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA and visa paperwork must be filed in the correct sequence before your consulate appointment. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so filing errors don't delay your start date.
Confirm the role qualifies before accepting
Not every accounting internship is a specialty occupation. Roles focused purely on data entry or clerical tasks can fail the E-3 specialty occupation test. Ask the employer whether the position requires a degree in accounting specifically, not just any bachelor's degree.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visas are issued for up to two years but tied to the validity period on your LCA. Book your appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth as soon as your LCA is certified, and confirm the certified end date aligns with your full internship term.
E-3 Visa Accounting Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Accounting Intern jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. Filter by job title and visa type to see Accounting Intern roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Most general job platforms don't filter by visa status, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table.
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 internship qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, if the role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field. The key is that a degree in a specific discipline must be a genuine requirement of the job, not just a preference. Internships structured as accounting training programs at CPA firms or corporate finance teams typically meet this standard. Roles described as general business support often don't.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for accounting interns?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so there's no randomized selection process standing between you and a job offer. H-1B visa petitions compete in a lottery that selects roughly one in four registrants. For an Australian accounting intern, the E-3 means a valid offer and a qualifying role are enough to move forward without waiting for a lottery outcome.
Can I start an accounting internship on a student visa and switch to E-3?
If you're in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa with OPT authorization, you can work as an accounting intern under that status. Transitioning to E-3 requires leaving the U.S. and attending a consulate interview in Australia, as change of status to E-3 from inside the U.S. is not currently available through USCIS for most applicants.