J-1 Visa Accounting Intern Jobs
Accounting Intern roles in the United States are available to current students through the J-1 Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer coordinates with the designated sponsor, who issues the DS-2019 and monitors your training plan throughout the placement.
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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 Intern
Build a training plan before applying
J-1 Intern placements require a signed Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) detailing your learning objectives by phase. Draft this document with specific accounting competencies, reconciliations, audit support, tax prep workflows, before you approach host employers.
Verify your student enrollment status now
The J-1 Intern category requires you to be currently enrolled in a degree program or within 12 months of graduation. Confirm your enrollment documentation is current before contacting a designated sponsor, since expired student status disqualifies you immediately.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Many accounting firms and corporate finance teams already work with a designated sponsor organization. Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 interns in accounting and finance roles, so you're not starting that relationship from scratch.
Ask host employers about wage compliance upfront
J-1 interns in accounting roles must receive compensation that aligns with what similarly situated U.S. workers earn. Cross-reference offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and job level before accepting any offer.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your placement is government-funded, a two-year home residency requirement may attach to your J-1. This blocks H-1B and green card transitions until you satisfy or waive it, so confirm your status before signing.
Confirm program duration limits with your sponsor
The J-1 Intern category caps placements at 12 months total, with no extensions available after that ceiling. Map your accounting internship timeline against this limit when negotiating start dates with your host employer to avoid a forced early exit.
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Find Accounting Intern JobsAccounting Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers accounting internships?
Accounting internships fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is for individuals currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or who have graduated within the past 12 months. The Trainee category applies to early-career professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States. Most undergraduate and graduate accounting students will qualify under Intern, not Trainee.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an accounting internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not your host employer. The accounting firm or company hosting you is the placement site. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews the DS-7002 training plan, and monitors your program compliance throughout the internship. Your host employer cannot issue a DS-2019 unless it holds its own designated sponsor status.
How do I find accounting host employers open to J-1 interns?
Many accounting firms and corporate finance departments host J-1 interns regularly, but they don't always advertise it. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employers and roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you can identify host companies in accounting and finance without cold-contacting firms that have no existing sponsor relationship.
Can I extend my J-1 accounting internship beyond 12 months?
No. The J-1 Intern category has a hard 12-month maximum, and extensions are not permitted once you reach that ceiling. If you want to continue working in accounting at the same employer after your J-1 ends, you'd need to secure a different visa status, such as H-1B or OPT if you're an F-1 student, before your program end date.
Does the J-1 Intern category carry a two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your situation. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for accounting, or if your exchange program receives U.S. government or home-government funding. If the requirement attaches, you must return home for two years or obtain a waiver before transitioning to H-1B or immigrant visa status. Confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before your program begins.
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