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Accountant roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a formal training plan is the key step toward securing sponsorship through a designated sponsor organization.
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Get Access To All JobsWS - INTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia – Accounting Assistant - FWS
Division: Support Services/Academic Affairs
Department: Career Pathways
Experience: Entry Level
Job Code: FWSINTFLAACCT Ellucian: FWS INT FLA Acct
Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Emily Green (FaithLife Appalachia) | Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)
FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☒ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☐ Grant Funded
Avg. Hours/Week: ☒ 21-40
Requested Start Date: 07/01/26 Term of Position: ☒ Summer, ☐ Fall, ☐ Spring
FaithLife Appalachia is a nonprofit development platform based in Pikeville, Kentucky, committed to spiritual renewal and long-term economic transformation in Central Appalachia. We believe every person is created with purpose, and our work is focused on unlocking that purpose through leadership development, enterprise creation, place-based revitalization, and sustainable capital strategies.
By integrating ministry, business, and community development, we address real barriers such as limited opportunity, workforce gaps, and underutilized assets to build a model of renewal that is both real and relevant.
Responsibilities and Career Competencies:
- Financial Data Management: Accurately enter and categorize financial transactions within QuickBooks to ensure real-time tracking of organizational funds (T, P)
- Reporting & Analysis: Assist with account reconciliations and the preparation of monthly financial reports to support data-driven decision-making (CT, T).
- Compliance & Documentation: Track specific program expenses and maintain meticulous supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness (CT, P).
- Record Systems: Organize and digitize receipts, invoices, and vital financial records to streamline office operations (T, TW).
- Strategic Planning Support: Participate in budgeting and financial planning processes, helping to align capital strategies with organizational goals (CT, L).
- Payroll Administration: Support payroll-related tracking and documentation, ensuring team members are supported and records remain accurate (TW, C).
- Ethical Stewardship: Maintain the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality regarding all sensitive financial information (P, CTR).
- Operational Agility: Perform other administrative or financial duties as assigned to support the holistic mission of FaithLife Appalachia (CSD, TW).
Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
Qualifications
- Current University of Pikeville student in good academic standing.
- Student should be eligible for Federal Work Study.
- Pursuing or demonstrating a strong interest in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with Excel or basic accounting systems is helpful; a willingness to master QuickBooks is essential.
- Strong organizational abilities and a commitment to precision in data entry.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Comfort working both independently on focused tasks and collaboratively within a mission-driven team.
- Ability to clearly explain financial findings or documentation needs to non-financial staff.
- An interest in financial systems specifically within the context of nonprofit operations and regional renewal.
Computer Skills: ☐ Word, ☒ Excel, ☐ PowerPoint, ☐ Canva, ☐ Social Media & New Technology, ☒ Other: _QuickBooks___
Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☐ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things
Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ; ☐ M ___ to ; ☐ T ___ to ; ☐ W ___ to ; ☐ R ___ to ; ☐ F ___ to ; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)
Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _______
Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☐ Reaching/Handling, ☐ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☐ Pushing up to ___ lbs., ☐ Pulling up to ___ lbs., ☐ Lifting up to ___ lbs., ☐ Carrying up to ___ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _______
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Rate: $8.75/hour
Location: Building: 130 Division St | Pikeville, KY
Additional Comments: Terms: Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. Students are required to work a total minimum of 80 hours and will be eligible for the following credit hours: 80-119 hours of work + course completion = 2 credit hours; 120-159 hours of work + course completion = 3 credit hours; 160-199 hours of work + course completion = 4 credit hours; 200-239 hours of work + course completion = 5 credit hours; 240+ hours of work = 6 credit hours. Summer interns in this position cannot exceed 40 hours of work per week.
Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.
WS - INTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia – Accounting Assistant - FWS
Division: Support Services/Academic Affairs
Department: Career Pathways
Experience: Entry Level
Job Code: FWSINTFLAACCT Ellucian: FWS INT FLA Acct
Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Emily Green (FaithLife Appalachia) | Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)
FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☒ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☐ Grant Funded
Avg. Hours/Week: ☒ 21-40
Requested Start Date: 07/01/26 Term of Position: ☒ Summer, ☐ Fall, ☐ Spring
FaithLife Appalachia is a nonprofit development platform based in Pikeville, Kentucky, committed to spiritual renewal and long-term economic transformation in Central Appalachia. We believe every person is created with purpose, and our work is focused on unlocking that purpose through leadership development, enterprise creation, place-based revitalization, and sustainable capital strategies.
By integrating ministry, business, and community development, we address real barriers such as limited opportunity, workforce gaps, and underutilized assets to build a model of renewal that is both real and relevant.
Responsibilities and Career Competencies:
- Financial Data Management: Accurately enter and categorize financial transactions within QuickBooks to ensure real-time tracking of organizational funds (T, P)
- Reporting & Analysis: Assist with account reconciliations and the preparation of monthly financial reports to support data-driven decision-making (CT, T).
- Compliance & Documentation: Track specific program expenses and maintain meticulous supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness (CT, P).
- Record Systems: Organize and digitize receipts, invoices, and vital financial records to streamline office operations (T, TW).
- Strategic Planning Support: Participate in budgeting and financial planning processes, helping to align capital strategies with organizational goals (CT, L).
- Payroll Administration: Support payroll-related tracking and documentation, ensuring team members are supported and records remain accurate (TW, C).
- Ethical Stewardship: Maintain the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality regarding all sensitive financial information (P, CTR).
- Operational Agility: Perform other administrative or financial duties as assigned to support the holistic mission of FaithLife Appalachia (CSD, TW).
Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
Qualifications
- Current University of Pikeville student in good academic standing.
- Student should be eligible for Federal Work Study.
- Pursuing or demonstrating a strong interest in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with Excel or basic accounting systems is helpful; a willingness to master QuickBooks is essential.
- Strong organizational abilities and a commitment to precision in data entry.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Comfort working both independently on focused tasks and collaboratively within a mission-driven team.
- Ability to clearly explain financial findings or documentation needs to non-financial staff.
- An interest in financial systems specifically within the context of nonprofit operations and regional renewal.
Computer Skills: ☐ Word, ☒ Excel, ☐ PowerPoint, ☐ Canva, ☐ Social Media & New Technology, ☒ Other: _QuickBooks___
Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☐ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things
Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ; ☐ M ___ to ; ☐ T ___ to ; ☐ W ___ to ; ☐ R ___ to ; ☐ F ___ to ; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)
Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _______
Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☐ Reaching/Handling, ☐ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☐ Pushing up to ___ lbs., ☐ Pulling up to ___ lbs., ☐ Lifting up to ___ lbs., ☐ Carrying up to ___ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _______
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Rate: $8.75/hour
Location: Building: 130 Division St | Pikeville, KY
Additional Comments: Terms: Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. Students are required to work a total minimum of 80 hours and will be eligible for the following credit hours: 80-119 hours of work + course completion = 2 credit hours; 120-159 hours of work + course completion = 3 credit hours; 160-199 hours of work + course completion = 4 credit hours; 200-239 hours of work + course completion = 5 credit hours; 240+ hours of work = 6 credit hours. Summer interns in this position cannot exceed 40 hours of work per week.
Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Accountant
Align your credentials with J-1 categories
Current accounting students typically qualify for the J-1 Intern category, while graduates with at least one year of post-degree experience qualify for Trainee. Confirm which category fits your profile before approaching host employers or designated sponsors.
Build a training plan around GAAP competencies
Host employers must submit a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan. Structure yours around specific U.S. accounting skills you'll develop, such as financial reporting under GAAP, audit procedures, or tax compliance workflows, to satisfy DOL requirements.
Target host employers with established accounting departments
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers in industries with active J-1 placement history for finance and accounting roles. Larger firms with dedicated HR teams are more likely to have experience hosting J-1 trainees and coordinating with a designated sponsor.
Verify the host employer before accepting any offer
Before signing anything, confirm the employer has a relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Without that connection, the employer cannot facilitate your DS-2019, regardless of their willingness to host you.
Check whether your country triggers the two-year rule
Nationals from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or those funded by a government program, face a two-year home-country residency requirement after J-1 status ends. Check the State Department's list before accepting an accounting training placement, since this affects future visa options.
Document your accounting experience with U.S.-readable records
Designated sponsors reviewing your application need proof of relevant professional background. Translate transcripts, professional certifications, and reference letters into English and format them to reflect U.S. accounting equivalencies, particularly if your credentials are from a non-English-speaking country.
Accountant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an accountant?
Your category depends on where you are in your career. Current accounting students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their degree apply under the Intern category. If you've graduated and have at least one year of professional accounting experience, you qualify for the Trainee category, which supports more advanced placements including audit, tax, and financial analysis roles.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an accounting placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and InterExchange issue the DS-2019 form, maintain compliance oversight, and approve the training plan. Your host employer is where you work, but they are not the legal sponsor and cannot issue sponsorship documents independently.
How do I find U.S. accounting employers open to J-1 trainees?
Most accounting firms don't advertise J-1 placements in standard job postings. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship, making it easier to identify host organizations with the capacity to structure a compliant training program rather than searching generic job boards.
Does a CPA license or foreign accounting credential affect my eligibility?
Foreign accounting credentials, such as a Chartered Accountant designation, can strengthen your Trainee application by demonstrating professional background. You don't need a U.S. CPA license to participate in a J-1 training program. Designated sponsors review your credentials to confirm they match the proposed training activities, so documentation of your home-country qualification matters.
Can a J-1 accounting trainee work independently or only under supervision?
J-1 Trainees and Interns must follow an approved Training or Internship Placement Plan, which defines the skills being developed and the supervision structure. Independent accounting work outside the plan's scope is not permitted. The host employer oversees day-to-day activities, but the designated sponsor monitors compliance with the plan and can terminate the program if the placement deviates from approved terms.