J-1 Visa Accounting Intern Jobs
Accounting Intern roles in the United States are available to current students through the J-1 visa 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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Artisan Partners is seeking a detail-oriented, Excel savvy, and finance minded individual to assist our Corporate Accounting team. The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for the creation of our firm’s financial statements and the components that build them. This opportunity will provide exposure to accounts payable, general ledger, and audit preparation. This year-round internship requires full-time in office hours during the summer of 2026 and 15-20 hours per week in the 2026-27 school year.
Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to:
- Manage invoices and vendor relations
- Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with general ledger month end preparation and reporting
- Prepare documentation for mid-year and year-end Sarbanes Oxley audits
- Receive additional projects with demonstrated proficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Dedication to quality and strong work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
- Desire to learn the investment management industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
INTRODUCTION
Artisan Partners is seeking a detail-oriented, Excel savvy, and finance minded individual to assist our Corporate Accounting team. The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for the creation of our firm’s financial statements and the components that build them. This opportunity will provide exposure to accounts payable, general ledger, and audit preparation. This year-round internship requires full-time in office hours during the summer of 2026 and 15-20 hours per week in the 2026-27 school year.
Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to:
- Manage invoices and vendor relations
- Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with general ledger month end preparation and reporting
- Prepare documentation for mid-year and year-end Sarbanes Oxley audits
- Receive additional projects with demonstrated proficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Dedication to quality and strong work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
- Desire to learn the investment management industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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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 visa 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.
Accounting 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.