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Accounting Assistant roles in the United States are available to international candidates through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on whether you're currently enrolled in a degree program or a recent graduate building professional experience in finance and accounting.
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The Program
During the 2-year program, you will experience 3 distinct areas through 8-month rotation. You will work on challenging and innovative, strategically relevant projects that drive our business forward and create value for our customers. You will be immersed directly into the regular activities of our Controllership and Audit teams supporting various areas of the organization, including Strategy, Operations, Merchandising, Treasury, Global Controller’s Office, Audit, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Real Estate in one of our business segments: Walmart US, Sam’s Club, International, or Corporate. You will gain broad accounting experience while working in a dynamic team environment.
About the team:
The Accounting Leadership Development Program (ALDP) exists to build the next generation of accounting leaders for Walmart. As part of the Accounting Leadership Development Program, associates contribute to high-visibility projects that influence enterprise-wide business decisions across Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club, International, and Corporate functions. From strengthening controls and improving processes to supporting strategic initiatives and executive decision-making, the team plays a critical role in protecting the company’s financial foundation while shaping the future of the business. Participants gain hands-on experience solving complex challenges, partnering with senior leaders, and delivering meaningful impact for millions of customers and associates worldwide.
- You will experience culture-in-action by participating in the Walmart Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and other events with Walmart associates from around the world.
- You’ll also benefit from leadership development, professional mentorship, and technical training.
- Program participants have exclusive exposure to senior Walmart leaders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and integrity standards in all financial operations.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2–5 years of experience in public accounting, audit, or related accounting roles; CPA designation preferred.
- You must demonstrate the ability to grasp concepts quickly and make your presence felt.
- Intellectual curiosity is essential, while adding value to your team.
- Your style must be forward and persuasive as you’re asked to solve real business problems with a high degree of complexity and ambiguity.
- Throughout the program, you will be evaluated based on your performance across five metrics: Critical Thinking, Analytical Ability, Interaction/Communication, Leadership and Potential.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Your Career Journey at Walmart
At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters:
- We’ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com.” or “@samsclub.com”.
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: http://careers.walmart.com.
- There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position.
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart!
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
- Building, developing, and implementing quality programs/systems
- Information Systems
- Supervising Associates
- Working on cross-functional teams or projects
- Masters: Business Administration
- Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
Primary Location
703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
The Program
During the 2-year program, you will experience 3 distinct areas through 8-month rotation. You will work on challenging and innovative, strategically relevant projects that drive our business forward and create value for our customers. You will be immersed directly into the regular activities of our Controllership and Audit teams supporting various areas of the organization, including Strategy, Operations, Merchandising, Treasury, Global Controller’s Office, Audit, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Real Estate in one of our business segments: Walmart US, Sam’s Club, International, or Corporate. You will gain broad accounting experience while working in a dynamic team environment.
About the team:
The Accounting Leadership Development Program (ALDP) exists to build the next generation of accounting leaders for Walmart. As part of the Accounting Leadership Development Program, associates contribute to high-visibility projects that influence enterprise-wide business decisions across Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club, International, and Corporate functions. From strengthening controls and improving processes to supporting strategic initiatives and executive decision-making, the team plays a critical role in protecting the company’s financial foundation while shaping the future of the business. Participants gain hands-on experience solving complex challenges, partnering with senior leaders, and delivering meaningful impact for millions of customers and associates worldwide.
- You will experience culture-in-action by participating in the Walmart Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and other events with Walmart associates from around the world.
- You’ll also benefit from leadership development, professional mentorship, and technical training.
- Program participants have exclusive exposure to senior Walmart leaders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and integrity standards in all financial operations.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2–5 years of experience in public accounting, audit, or related accounting roles; CPA designation preferred.
- You must demonstrate the ability to grasp concepts quickly and make your presence felt.
- Intellectual curiosity is essential, while adding value to your team.
- Your style must be forward and persuasive as you’re asked to solve real business problems with a high degree of complexity and ambiguity.
- Throughout the program, you will be evaluated based on your performance across five metrics: Critical Thinking, Analytical Ability, Interaction/Communication, Leadership and Potential.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Your Career Journey at Walmart
At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters:
- We’ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com.” or “@samsclub.com”.
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: http://careers.walmart.com.
- There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position.
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart!
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
- Building, developing, and implementing quality programs/systems
- Information Systems
- Supervising Associates
- Working on cross-functional teams or projects
- Masters: Business Administration
- Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
Primary Location
703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Assistant
Match your credentials to the right J-1 category
If you're currently enrolled in an accounting or finance degree program, you qualify for the Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, apply under Trainee. Misidentifying your category can delay your DS-2019 issuance.
Align your training plan with accounting duties
Your designated sponsor requires a structured training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft it around specific accounting tasks: accounts payable processing, reconciliations, or financial reporting. Vague descriptions of general office work commonly get rejected.
Target host employers with international accounting clients
U.S. accounting firms and corporate finance departments that serve multinational clients are more familiar with J-1 visa host requirements. Search Migrate Mate to filter for roles where employers have actively hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors in finance and business operations.
Confirm the host employer will sign a Form DS-7002
Before accepting any offer, verify that the hiring organization is willing to co-sign the Training/Internship Placement Plan with your designated sponsor. Without an employer signature, your sponsor cannot process your DS-2019 and your program start date will slip.
Check whether your home country triggers a two-year requirement
Certain nationalities and government-funded participants face a two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 program ends. USCIS maintains the Exchange Visitor Skills List by country, which determines whether this obligation applies to you before you accept a placement.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation language
Designated sponsors review whether your role constitutes substantive training, not clerical work. Pull the Accounting Clerk or Bookkeeping Clerk occupation profile from O*NET and use its task descriptions when writing your training plan to demonstrate the educational value of the position.
Accounting Assistant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Accounting Assistant role?
Current students enrolled in accounting, finance, or business programs qualify under the Intern category. Recent graduates within 12 months of completing their degree apply under the Trainee category. Both require a structured training plan tied to accounting-specific tasks, and the Trainee category allows placements of up to 18 months, giving you more time to build substantive U.S. work experience.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Accounting Assistant position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not your employer. The employer is the host organization that provides the accounting training. Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your placement. Finding a host employer willing to partner with a designated sponsor is the key step.
Can an Accounting Assistant J-1 position lead to a different visa status afterward?
Completing a J-1 program does not automatically create a path to any other visa status. If the two-year home residency requirement applies to you, you must fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to most nonimmigrant visa categories. If the requirement does not apply, some J-1 alumni pursue H-1B visa or other employer-sponsored options after returning home and securing a new job offer, but J-1 completion alone carries no preferential pathway.
How do I find U.S. employers that will host a J-1 Accounting Assistant?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in accounting and finance that have hosted international exchange visitors. Host organizations for accounting roles tend to be regional CPA firms, corporate finance departments at mid-sized companies, and nonprofits with international operations. Confirming the employer's willingness to co-sign a DS-7002 Training Plan early in the conversation saves significant time.
What documents do I need before my J-1 accounting program can begin?
You need a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) co-signed by your host employer, proof of your accounting or finance enrollment or recent graduation, evidence of English language proficiency, health insurance meeting J-1 minimum standards, and your DS-2019 issued by your designated sponsor. Your sponsor will not release the DS-2019 until the host employer's training plan is approved, so securing employer commitment first is critical.