J-1 Visa Finance Administrator Jobs
Finance Administrator roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to work with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 issuance requires targeted outreach. Sponsorship connects your financial administration experience to compliant U.S. training placements.
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As a Summer Intern with Fund Administration team you will be Responsible for preparing and analyzing periodic (quarterly, semi-annual and annual) financial statements in accordance with U.S. Investment Company GAAP requirements for alternative investments (Hedge & Private Equity) funds.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help prepare and review fund's financial statement during a reporting cycle.
- Ensure all documentation used to calculate and support all financial statement disclosures is received and is accurate. Research and resolve all issues as applicable.
- Prepare periodic financial statements:
- Perform planning procedures in order to identify any issues prior to the reporting cycle commencing and work with applicable parties to resolve.
- Perform a detailed review of the general ledger balances, identifying issues and initiating the resolution of those issues with applicable parties. Ensure the accuracy and reasonability of amounts disclosed in the financial statements.
- Draft financial statements disclosures based Investment Company U.S.GAAP requirements.
- Follow all procedures regarding financial statements preparation and sign off on all required checklists. Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on knowledge and experience obtained during preparation process.
- Ensure adherence to the production calendar.
- Coordinate distribution of financial statements.
- Assemble financial statements draft, all supporting documentation and calculations.
- Coordinate the receipt of comments on financial statements drafts from external (and internal) parties. Ensure the timely research, resolution and processing of comments.
- Test new Financial Reporting applications and financial statement templates. Identify and resolve issues as they arise. Suggest process improvements (enhanced automation, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field experience.
Candidate must be detail oriented, have the ability to work in a deadline-oriented group with peak period workflow.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $41,600 - $65,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
ABOUT STATE STREET
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
JOB APPLICATION DISCLOSURE:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
INTRODUCTION
As a Summer Intern with Fund Administration team you will be Responsible for preparing and analyzing periodic (quarterly, semi-annual and annual) financial statements in accordance with U.S. Investment Company GAAP requirements for alternative investments (Hedge & Private Equity) funds.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help prepare and review fund's financial statement during a reporting cycle.
- Ensure all documentation used to calculate and support all financial statement disclosures is received and is accurate. Research and resolve all issues as applicable.
- Prepare periodic financial statements:
- Perform planning procedures in order to identify any issues prior to the reporting cycle commencing and work with applicable parties to resolve.
- Perform a detailed review of the general ledger balances, identifying issues and initiating the resolution of those issues with applicable parties. Ensure the accuracy and reasonability of amounts disclosed in the financial statements.
- Draft financial statements disclosures based Investment Company U.S.GAAP requirements.
- Follow all procedures regarding financial statements preparation and sign off on all required checklists. Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on knowledge and experience obtained during preparation process.
- Ensure adherence to the production calendar.
- Coordinate distribution of financial statements.
- Assemble financial statements draft, all supporting documentation and calculations.
- Coordinate the receipt of comments on financial statements drafts from external (and internal) parties. Ensure the timely research, resolution and processing of comments.
- Test new Financial Reporting applications and financial statement templates. Identify and resolve issues as they arise. Suggest process improvements (enhanced automation, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field experience.
Candidate must be detail oriented, have the ability to work in a deadline-oriented group with peak period workflow.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $41,600 - $65,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
ABOUT STATE STREET
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
JOB APPLICATION DISCLOSURE:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Administrator
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Finance Administrator roles map to SOC codes like 11-3031 (Financial Managers) or 43-3031 (Bookkeeping Clerks) in O*NET. Matching your resume language to the correct occupational classification strengthens your training plan and helps designated sponsors approve your DS-2019 faster.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within 12 months. The Trainee category covers early-career finance professionals with at least one year of post-graduation work experience in financial administration or a related field.
Draft a role-specific training plan early
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. For Finance Administrator positions, this plan should specify learning objectives like accounts payable workflows, financial reporting cycles, or ERP system training, not generic office duties.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned host employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Administrator openings by employers with exchange visitor hosting history. Targeting host organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process reduces delays and avoids offers that collapse when employers discover the designated sponsor structure for the first time.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level before you countersign your training plan, since underpaying trainees is a common compliance problem that can jeopardize your program mid-placement.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement upfront
Finance Administrator placements under certain J-1 categories may trigger a two-year home country residency requirement if your training is government-funded or your country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing any offer letters.
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Find Finance Administrator JobsFinance Administrator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Finance Administrator role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're enrolled in a degree program or finished within the past 12 months, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you have at least one year of post-graduation experience in finance or business administration, the J-1 Trainee category is the correct fit. A designated sponsor organization, not the host employer, makes this determination and issues the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Finance Administrator position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the company where you'll work. That company is the host employer. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your program compliance throughout the placement. Your host employer facilitates the training but is not the legal sponsor under State Department regulations.
How do I find Finance Administrator host employers willing to work with a designated sponsor?
Use Migrate Mate to identify Finance Administrator roles at U.S. employers with a history of hosting exchange visitors. Many finance departments are open to J-1 trainees but have never initiated the process, so targeting employers who already understand the DS-2019 and training plan requirements saves significant negotiation time and reduces the risk of an offer falling through.
What should a Finance Administrator training plan include to satisfy J-1 requirements?
The training plan must outline specific, measurable learning objectives tied to financial administration tasks, such as accounts payable reconciliation, budget variance analysis, financial close procedures, or compliance reporting. Vague objectives like 'gain U.S. business experience' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. The plan must also specify supervision arrangements, phases of training, and the skills you'll develop during each phase.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Finance Administrator J-1 trainees?
It can, depending on three factors: whether your J-1 training is funded by a U.S. government agency or your home country's government, whether your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, and whether your J-1 category triggers the requirement by its nature. Finance is listed as a needed skill in several countries on that list, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before assuming you can transition to another visa status after your program ends.
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