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Bookkeeper roles in the United States are available to international candidates through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories. These exchange programs place you with a U.S. host employer for hands-on professional development in accounting and financial recordkeeping, supported by a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues your DS-2019.
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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 a Bookkeeper
Match your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Bookkeeper positions must align with your degree field for J-1 Trainee eligibility. A degree in accounting, finance, or business administration strengthens your training plan. Coursework in double-entry accounting or payroll systems makes the connection explicit to a designated sponsor.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a foreign university, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past year or have five-plus years of bookkeeping experience abroad, you qualify under Trainee. Filing under the wrong category is a common reason DS-2019 applications stall.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in accounting and finance roles. Targeting employers with an established host history shortens the vetting process a designated sponsor must complete before issuing your DS-2019.
Verify host employer wage compliance before accepting offers
Your J-1 training plan must show compensation at or above the prevailing wage for bookkeeping in that location. Cross-reference the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search before your designated sponsor finalizes the DS-2019 to avoid compliance flags during program review.
Build a training plan tied to specific accounting tasks
Designated sponsors require a structured Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002). Document weekly phases covering accounts payable, reconciliations, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Vague plans citing only 'general bookkeeping' are routinely returned for revision.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to most other visa categories. Check whether your country or field of specialization triggers this condition so you can factor it into your longer-term U.S. career plans.
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Which J-1 program category fits a bookkeeping role?
Most bookkeeping candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree and have post-graduation professional experience, or the Intern category if they're currently enrolled in a foreign university degree program. The Trainee category covers structured training in accounting, financial recordkeeping, payroll, and related business finance functions. Your designated sponsor assigns the correct category based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a bookkeeper, the employer or someone else?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your compliance, and maintain the required training plan records. Your host employer provides the work environment and pays your wages but does not act as the visa sponsor. This distinction matters when negotiating with employers, many of whom confuse J-1 sponsorship with the employer-filed H-1B process.
Can a bookkeeper on a J-1 visa work with multiple clients or in a remote capacity?
Your J-1 training must be conducted at the host employer named in your DS-2019 and training plan. Working remotely for a different client base or splitting your time across unrelated entities is not permitted under the exchange visitor program rules. Any change to your host employer or primary work location requires your designated sponsor to amend your DS-2019 before the change takes effect.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 bookkeeper?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers that have a track record of hosting J-1 exchange visitors in accounting and finance functions. Targeting employers with existing host experience is practical because they already understand the DS-2019 process, the training plan requirements, and the compliance reporting obligations a designated sponsor will ask them to fulfill.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 bookkeeper trainees?
It depends on two factors: your home country and whether your training field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List published by the State Department. Accounting and finance specializations are listed for several countries, which can trigger the requirement. If it applies to you, you must return home for two years before you can change to an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa status, though a waiver process exists for specific qualifying circumstances.
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