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Finance and accounting roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for these roles must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS approves the petition.
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Adjunct Faculty
Finance, Economics, Accounting, & Statistics
Job Summary
Adjunct instructors are needed to teach the introductory level finance, economics, accounting, and statistics courses required for all business majors. Experience teaching in-person or online is desired. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is desired.
For additional information about adjunct faculty, please visit the Adjunct Faculty Guide page.
About Jax State
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the Jax State Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and Jax State’s commitment to excellence.
Department Information
The Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting within the College of Business & Industry consists of faculty who provide instruction, research, and service in their respective disciplines of finance, economics, accounting, statistics, real estate, and business law. We offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in finance, economics, and accounting. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree appropriate for the discipline, or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
- Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction desired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
- College or University teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)
Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jacksonville State University
Adjunct Faculty
Finance, Economics, Accounting, & Statistics
Job Summary
Adjunct instructors are needed to teach the introductory level finance, economics, accounting, and statistics courses required for all business majors. Experience teaching in-person or online is desired. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is desired.
For additional information about adjunct faculty, please visit the Adjunct Faculty Guide page.
About Jax State
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the Jax State Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and Jax State’s commitment to excellence.
Department Information
The Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting within the College of Business & Industry consists of faculty who provide instruction, research, and service in their respective disciplines of finance, economics, accounting, statistics, real estate, and business law. We offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in finance, economics, and accounting. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree appropriate for the discipline, or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
- Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction desired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
- College or University teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)
Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Align your credentials with LCA job codes
Your employer's Labor Condition Application ties your role to a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Check the O*NET profile for your target title to confirm your degree field matches what USCIS expects for that SOC code before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter finance and accounting roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, so you're only spending time on companies with a documented record of sponsoring roles like yours.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage Level I through Level IV rate, and underpayment is a common LCA compliance issue that can delay or derail your petition.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers during lottery season
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the annual H-1B cap. Finance and accounting roles at these employers, such as a controller at a university or a financial analyst at a research hospital, can be filed any time without lottery risk.
Document your degree equivalency early if needed
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions where a three-year bachelor's or a combination of education and experience substitutes for a U.S. four-year degree. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files, not after a Request for Evidence arrives.
Confirm your job duties justify the specialty occupation classification
USCIS denies H-1B petitions for finance roles when job descriptions include tasks that don't require a degree, such as bookkeeping or data entry. Ask your employer to document in the petition why each core duty requires specialized accounting or finance knowledge at the bachelor's level or above.
H-1B Visa Finance And Accounting: Frequently Asked Questions
Do finance and accounting roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Roles like financial analyst, staff accountant, tax analyst, and controller qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so your employer's job description must clearly tie every core duty to degree-level knowledge. Generic or mixed-duty roles that include clerical tasks are more likely to draw a Request for Evidence.
How do I find finance employers that sponsor H-1B visas?
Search for finance and accounting roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This is more reliable than guessing based on company size or reputation. Large financial services firms, Big Four accounting firms, and publicly traded corporations file the highest volumes, but mid-size regional firms and corporate finance departments at non-financial companies also sponsor regularly.
What happens to my H-1B status if my accounting employer goes through layoffs?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status to another visa category, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. If you're still within your original H-1B validity period, the transfer petition can be filed under cap-exempt provisions, meaning no new lottery is required.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition for a remote finance role?
Yes, but the Labor Condition Application must list every location where you'll work, including your home address if you work remotely. DOL requires a separate LCA posting for each worksite. If you move to a new state after your petition is approved, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with an updated LCA reflecting the new work location before you start working there.
Does a CPA license or CFA designation strengthen an H-1B petition for an accounting or finance role?
A CPA or CFA doesn't replace the degree requirement, but it does reinforce that the role demands specialized expertise. USCIS adjudicators use professional licensure as supporting evidence that a position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Including your license in the petition, alongside a job description that maps each duty to accounting or finance degree coursework, reduces the chance of an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.