H-1B Visa Accounts Receivable Assistant Jobs
Accounts Receivable Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Large healthcare systems, staffing firms, and Fortune 500 finance departments file LCAs for this role regularly. Your employer must certify prevailing wage compliance before USCIS can approve your petition.
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At Utah Valley University, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of students, faculty, and staff by supporting essential financial and administrative operations. As a member of the Accounts Receivable team, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and processing invoices and reports, responding to customer and departmental inquiries, and ensuring that business processes are handled with professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy organization, problem-solving, and providing excellent service in a collaborative campus environment.
Beyond day-to-day administrative responsibilities, this position provides valuable experience in accounting support, customer service, business operations, and higher education administration. Team members have the opportunity to develop expertise in university policies and procedures while building transferable skills in communication, financial recordkeeping, document management, and process improvement. Those who are detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality service will find a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting UVU's mission of student success and educational excellence.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Performs confidential administrative duties including handling monies, composing billings, invoices, routine correspondence, and obtaining factual information requiring knowledge of policies/procedures of both assigned and work-related areas.
- Provides administrative/secretarial support such as answering telephones, assisting students and customers, and resolving and/or referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries. Handles and interprets departmental inquiries. Performs third-party processing and invoicing of non-student receivables and/or sponsored student accounts.
- Interacts effectively with students, counselors, departments, military personnel, and A/R customers with integrity and confidentiality, providing excellent customer service. Coordinates the preparation and submission of internal and external reports. Develops, maintains, and updates databases, files, records, and/or other documents; performs routine analysis and calculations in the processing of data.
- Monitors invoice payment process, researching abnormalities/discrepancies in invoicing and payments. Monitors invoice balances, informs departments of discrepancies. Performs collection functions and negotiates with customers regarding delays in payments. Maintains large volumes of files kept in Accounts Receivable. Operates office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and calculator. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
High school diploma and two years of experience; OR a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus 2 years of experience related to the summary of duties; OR any combination of education & experience related to the summary of duties totaling 4 years.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of basic accounting and record-keeping processes.
- Knowledge of money control and security.
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Skills
- Skill in the use of computers and computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and databases.
Abilities
- Ability to work well with students, departmental personnel, and the general public.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude among coworkers.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to follow oral and written procedures and instructions.
- Ability to compose and edit written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform a variety of administrative support duties with minimum supervision.
- Ability to meet and work with people of various backgrounds.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Position Announcement
At Utah Valley University, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of students, faculty, and staff by supporting essential financial and administrative operations. As a member of the Accounts Receivable team, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and processing invoices and reports, responding to customer and departmental inquiries, and ensuring that business processes are handled with professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy organization, problem-solving, and providing excellent service in a collaborative campus environment.
Beyond day-to-day administrative responsibilities, this position provides valuable experience in accounting support, customer service, business operations, and higher education administration. Team members have the opportunity to develop expertise in university policies and procedures while building transferable skills in communication, financial recordkeeping, document management, and process improvement. Those who are detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality service will find a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting UVU's mission of student success and educational excellence.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Performs confidential administrative duties including handling monies, composing billings, invoices, routine correspondence, and obtaining factual information requiring knowledge of policies/procedures of both assigned and work-related areas.
- Provides administrative/secretarial support such as answering telephones, assisting students and customers, and resolving and/or referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries. Handles and interprets departmental inquiries. Performs third-party processing and invoicing of non-student receivables and/or sponsored student accounts.
- Interacts effectively with students, counselors, departments, military personnel, and A/R customers with integrity and confidentiality, providing excellent customer service. Coordinates the preparation and submission of internal and external reports. Develops, maintains, and updates databases, files, records, and/or other documents; performs routine analysis and calculations in the processing of data.
- Monitors invoice payment process, researching abnormalities/discrepancies in invoicing and payments. Monitors invoice balances, informs departments of discrepancies. Performs collection functions and negotiates with customers regarding delays in payments. Maintains large volumes of files kept in Accounts Receivable. Operates office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and calculator. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
High school diploma and two years of experience; OR a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus 2 years of experience related to the summary of duties; OR any combination of education & experience related to the summary of duties totaling 4 years.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of basic accounting and record-keeping processes.
- Knowledge of money control and security.
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Skills
- Skill in the use of computers and computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and databases.
Abilities
- Ability to work well with students, departmental personnel, and the general public.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude among coworkers.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to follow oral and written procedures and instructions.
- Ability to compose and edit written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform a variety of administrative support duties with minimum supervision.
- Ability to meet and work with people of various backgrounds.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accounts Receivable Assistant
Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a direct relationship between your degree and the job. A finance or accounting bachelor's supports AR roles clearly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE if the employer's job description doesn't specify field-specific duties.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Accounts Receivable Assistant openings by employers who have previously filed LCAs for this role. Prior filings signal the employer already understands H-1B costs and timelines, reducing the risk of a withdrawn offer mid-process.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure for DOL to certify the LCA, so confirming the wage tier early prevents surprises after you've accepted.
Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment upfront
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled, and many H-1B sponsors are too. Confirm enrollment status before your final interview round. An employer who isn't enrolled will need extra time to register before your I-129 can be filed.
Prepare your credential documentation early
Gather official transcripts, any foreign credential evaluations, and employer verification letters from previous AR roles before the H-1B cap season opens in March. USCIS reviews specialty occupation evidence closely for accounting support roles, so gaps in documentation slow adjudication.
Understand the cap timeline for your current status
If you're on OPT, your H-1B start date is October 1 and the cap-gap provision protects your work authorization through that date if your EAD expires first. Confirm your I-20 program end date against the filing window so your employer files on time.
H-1B Visa Accounts Receivable Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounts Receivable Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Roles framed as general clerical work with no degree requirement will not meet the specialty occupation standard. Employers strengthen the case by specifying accounting software expertise, reconciliation duties, and degree requirements explicitly in the job posting and LCA.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Accounts Receivable Assistant positions?
Healthcare systems, large staffing and outsourcing firms, and Fortune 500 companies with centralized finance departments file LCAs for this role most frequently. These employers typically have established immigration workflows and in-house HR teams experienced with H-1B filings. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for this specific role on Migrate Mate before applying.
What does the employer need to file before USCIS can process my H-1B petition?
Your employer must first file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certified status, which typically takes around seven business days. The certified LCA certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Only after LCA certification can the employer submit the I-129 petition to USCIS during or after the cap registration period.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Accounts Receivable Assistant employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new LCA and I-129 reflecting the updated role, location, and wage. You don't re-enter the lottery.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect what I can negotiate for this role?
DOL assigns a wage level based on the job duties, required education, and geographic location. For Accounts Receivable Assistant roles, this is typically a Level 1 or Level 2 wage. Your offer must meet or exceed that floor, but you can negotiate above it. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage before your offer conversation so you know the minimum the employer is legally committed to meet.