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AR Specialists manage accounts receivable cycles that employers actively sponsor for H-1B visas, particularly at healthcare systems, manufacturers, and financial services firms where billing volume demands dedicated expertise. Your degree in accounting, finance, or business administration satisfies the specialty occupation requirement USCIS uses to evaluate H-1B visa eligibility.
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Get Access To All JobsKikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.
Why Kikoff:
This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated AP/AR Specialist to join our growing accounting team. Our team builds scalable processes to support Kikoff's pre-IPO financial reporting and compliance needs. You will be a critical member of the team, helping build and contribute to a public-company ready month-end close process. You will manage AP/AR, account reconciliations, and provide audit and financial reporting support, focusing on efficiency and quality.
The role reports into the Controller will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).
What You Will Do:
Accounts Payable
- Own the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor setup, GL invoice coding, check requests, expense reports, and vendor payments.
- Own AP system - Ramp and expense reimbursement and corporate card system - Brex.
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment issues promptly.
- Review, record, and reconcile daily and monthly cash entries in Netsuite.
- Create and manage vendor records, maintain the W-9 database, and monitor the AP inbox for processing in Ramp.
- Review company credit card transactions & Brex reimbursements for accuracy and employee compliance with T&E policies.
- Design and maintain process documentation for all P2P activities to ensure proper internal controls.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AP.
Accounts Receivable
- Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment tracking, and account reconciliation.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Leverage collection tools to manage workflows, automate outreach, and track collection performance metrics.
- Support month-end close activities related to AR and cash application.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AR.
About You
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build scalable, efficient, and well-controlled accounting processes.
- Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and proactively drives results.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication.
- Highly organized and execution-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Curious and open to embracing AI tools to work smarter and deliver better outcomes.
Base Range
$85,000 - $95,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.
Why Kikoff:
This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated AP/AR Specialist to join our growing accounting team. Our team builds scalable processes to support Kikoff's pre-IPO financial reporting and compliance needs. You will be a critical member of the team, helping build and contribute to a public-company ready month-end close process. You will manage AP/AR, account reconciliations, and provide audit and financial reporting support, focusing on efficiency and quality.
The role reports into the Controller will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).
What You Will Do:
Accounts Payable
- Own the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor setup, GL invoice coding, check requests, expense reports, and vendor payments.
- Own AP system - Ramp and expense reimbursement and corporate card system - Brex.
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment issues promptly.
- Review, record, and reconcile daily and monthly cash entries in Netsuite.
- Create and manage vendor records, maintain the W-9 database, and monitor the AP inbox for processing in Ramp.
- Review company credit card transactions & Brex reimbursements for accuracy and employee compliance with T&E policies.
- Design and maintain process documentation for all P2P activities to ensure proper internal controls.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AP.
Accounts Receivable
- Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment tracking, and account reconciliation.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Leverage collection tools to manage workflows, automate outreach, and track collection performance metrics.
- Support month-end close activities related to AR and cash application.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AR.
About You
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build scalable, efficient, and well-controlled accounting processes.
- Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and proactively drives results.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication.
- Highly organized and execution-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Curious and open to embracing AI tools to work smarter and deliver better outcomes.
Base Range
$85,000 - $95,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Ar Specialist
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to accounts receivable work. An accounting, finance, or business administration degree clears this bar. A general studies or unrelated degree may trigger an RFE, so confirm your transcript aligns before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter AR Specialist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That history signals the employer already understands the H-1B process and won't treat your visa status as an obstacle during hiring.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for AR Specialists in your metro area. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your salary conversation so you know the floor they're legally required to meet.
Prioritize healthcare and ERP-dependent employers
Healthcare systems and manufacturers running SAP or Oracle ERP platforms file H-1B petitions for AR roles more consistently than small businesses. These organizations have dedicated HR teams familiar with the I-129 process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Confirm cap-exempt status if switching from a nonprofit
If you're currently employed at a university, nonprofit hospital, or government research institution, your employer may qualify as cap-exempt. A cap-exempt H-1B transfer to a for-profit AR role resets your cap-subject status, so time your move to align with USCIS filing windows in April.
Document your O*NET occupation code for petition accuracy
AR Specialist roles map to specific SOC codes in O*NET, which your employer's attorney uses when filing the LCA and I-129. Misclassified occupation codes are a common RFE trigger. Confirm your job description matches the duties listed under your assigned code before the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Ar Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AR Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Generic AR roles that accept any degree may face USCIS scrutiny. To strengthen the petition, your employer's job description should specify the degree requirement and tie it to the technical nature of the work, such as applying GAAP standards or managing revenue recognition cycles.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for AR Specialists most reliably?
Healthcare systems, large manufacturers, and financial services companies sponsor H-1B visas for AR roles with the most consistency. These employers typically run high-volume billing operations that require dedicated specialists and have in-house HR or legal teams experienced with USCIS filings. You can browse AR Specialist roles filtered by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer changes billing systems or restructures the AR department?
A material change to your job duties, work location, or salary may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from AR collections to a substantially different function, the amended petition must reflect the new position. Stay in contact with your employer's HR or immigration counsel when organizational changes are announced.
Can I start an AR Specialist job before my H-1B is approved?
Not for cap-subject petitions. Your employment start date cannot precede October 1 of the fiscal year for which you were selected. If you're changing employers and already hold an approved H-1B, you can begin working for the new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition under H-1B portability rules, provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect AR Specialist job offers?
Your employer must certify in the LCA that they'll pay you at least the prevailing wage for AR Specialists in your specific geographic area, as determined by DOL wage data. Wage Level I applies to entry-level roles, while Levels II through IV reflect increasing experience and complexity. You can cross-check your offer against DOL benchmarks using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting a position.