J-1 Visa Accounting Associate Jobs
Accounting Associate roles in the United States are open to international candidates through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on whether you've completed your degree. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019, separate from your host employer's offer.
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Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer, handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.
Job Description
Shift: 1st shift
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: Office Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm, flexible schedule
Work Location: On-site (North Mankato, MN)
Starting Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 Hourly
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Position Objective:
The Accounting Intern will assist the accounting department with an array of tasks that will offer valuable on the job training and experience. Interns help with account reconciliation, various projects and have direct access to the Controller.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in reconciliation of any discrepancies in payment.
- Prepare accounting reports to be presented to senior management.
- Participate in a variety of department activities.
- Participating in special accounting and tax projects as directed by a member of the Accounting Team.
- Provide overall support to the accounting team.
Experience/Skills:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good time-management and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented focus
- Team-oriented work ethic
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Willingness to respect company confidentiality
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
Job Summary
Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer, handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.
Job Description
Shift: 1st shift
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: Office Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm, flexible schedule
Work Location: On-site (North Mankato, MN)
Starting Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 Hourly
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Position Objective:
The Accounting Intern will assist the accounting department with an array of tasks that will offer valuable on the job training and experience. Interns help with account reconciliation, various projects and have direct access to the Controller.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in reconciliation of any discrepancies in payment.
- Prepare accounting reports to be presented to senior management.
- Participate in a variety of department activities.
- Participating in special accounting and tax projects as directed by a member of the Accounting Team.
- Provide overall support to the accounting team.
Experience/Skills:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good time-management and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented focus
- Team-oriented work ethic
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Willingness to respect company confidentiality
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Associate
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Accounting Associate roles typically require a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Before applying, verify that your transcripts and any CPA-equivalent credentials from your home country are translated and ready to submit to a designated sponsor.
Target host employers with structured training programs
J-1 Trainee sponsorship requires a formal Training Plan signed by your host employer. Prioritize accounting firms and corporate finance departments that already have documented onboarding frameworks, since improvising a plan mid-offer process adds weeks of delay.
Search roles on Migrate Mate for J-1 host employers
Not every employer advertising accounting roles understands the J-1 host relationship. Use Migrate Mate to find employers already familiar with exchange visitor placements, saving you time explaining the DS-2019 process from scratch during interviews.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some Accounting Associate J-1 placements are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, particularly if your position is government-funded or your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Get your Training Plan approved before starting
USCIS and your designated sponsor both review your DS-7002 Training Plan. Accounting roles must clearly describe the skills you'll gain each month. A vague plan citing only general finance exposure is a common reason sponsors delay or reject DS-2019 issuance.
Verify the prevailing wage for your placement location
Your host employer's offered compensation must reflect fair market rates for accounting roles in that metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage tier for Accounting Associate positions before your offer letter is finalized.
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Find Accounting Associate JobsAccounting Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Accounting Associate roles?
The correct category depends on your current status. If you're enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies to accounting placements directly related to your field of study. If you've already graduated and have some professional experience, the Trainee category is the right fit. Both require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and sign off on your Training Plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if an accounting firm offers me a role?
The accounting firm is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, that administers the exchange visitor program. The host employer provides the job offer and signs the Training Plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form that you need to apply for your J-1 visa at a U.S. consulate.
Does the J-1 visa have an annual cap or lottery for accounting positions?
No. Unlike the H-1B, the J-1 visa has no annual numerical cap and no lottery. Accounting Associates pursuing J-1 placement through the Intern or Trainee category can start the sponsorship process at any point in the year. Your timeline is governed by how quickly your designated sponsor reviews your Training Plan and issues the DS-2019, not by a government lottery window.
How do I find U.S. accounting employers who are open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors?
Many employers advertising accounting roles are unfamiliar with the J-1 host relationship and may decline once they learn they need to sign a Training Plan. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers already aligned with exchange visitor placements, so you can focus on firms that understand the process rather than spending interviews educating hiring managers about DS-2019 requirements.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect an Accounting Associate on J-1?
Yes, in some cases. If your J-1 placement is funded by your home-country government, a U.S. government agency, or your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for finance or accounting occupations, you may be subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Your designated sponsor is the right party to assess whether this requirement applies to your specific situation before you sign an offer.
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