J-1 Visa Finance And Accounting Jobs

Finance and accounting roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee and J-1 Intern program categories, both of which require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. Host employers range from corporate treasury teams to Big Four firms and regional accounting practices.

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Open Jobs8+
Work Type88% On-site
Top LocationLancaster, PA
Most JobsCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

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Asbury Automotive Group
Accounting and Finance Rotational Program Analyst
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Asbury Automotive Group
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Accounting and Finance Rotational Program Analyst
Asbury Automotive Group
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Carta
Finance and Equity Analyst
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Carta
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Finance and Equity Analyst
Carta
Seattle, Washington
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Tax
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$34 - $36/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Eurofins Panlabs, Inc.
Business Support and Finance Internships
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Eurofins Panlabs, Inc.
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Business Support and Finance Internships
Eurofins Panlabs, Inc.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Finance
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Eurofins
Business Support and Finance Internships
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Eurofins
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Business Support and Finance Internships
Eurofins
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Finance
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
Bachelor's

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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
State and Local Tax, Telecom Intern
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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
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State and Local Tax, Telecom Intern
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Atlanta, Georgia
Finance
Accounting
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Finance And Accounting

Align your credentials with SOC codes

Your DS-2019 training plan must reference a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. For finance and accounting roles, SOC 13-2011 (Accountants and Auditors) and 13-2051 (Financial Analysts) are the most common. Confirm your host employer uses the matching job duties before signing.

Document your degree field carefully

J-1 Trainee eligibility requires a degree or professional certificate in a field directly related to finance or accounting. A business administration degree with a finance concentration qualifies; a general arts degree typically does not. Have official transcripts translated if they were issued outside the U.S.

Search roles on Migrate Mate by sponsorship type

Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. finance and accounting positions by J-1 compatibility. Host employers who have worked with designated sponsors before are far more likely to sign the required training plan and cooperate with compliance obligations.

Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment

Many designated sponsor organizations require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing a DS-2019 for a trainee or intern placement. Confirm this with your prospective host before accepting an offer, since gaps here can delay or block your program start date.

Negotiate the training plan before your offer letter

The DS-2019 training plan is a binding document that specifies your learning objectives, supervision structure, and phase breakdown. Ask the host employer to draft or review the plan alongside your offer letter so there are no conflicts between your contract terms and the approved program scope.

Track the two-year home residency rule early

Some J-1 finance and accounting placements funded by a government or with skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List trigger a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your program's status with your designated sponsor before accepting a role, since this affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.

Finance And Accounting J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits finance and accounting roles?

Current students pursuing a finance or accounting degree typically enter under the J-1 Intern category, which requires enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. Professionals who have already completed their degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience use the J-1 Trainee category instead. Your designated sponsor will confirm eligibility and issue the DS-2019 under the correct category.

Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a finance role?

The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the accounting firm or corporate treasury team where you work. That employer is the host. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves the training plan, and monitors your program compliance. The host employer provides the position and supervises your day-to-day work.

How do I find host employers open to J-1 trainees in finance?

Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. finance and accounting employers that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements. Hosts who have previously partnered with designated sponsors understand the DS-2019 process and training plan obligations, making the placement process significantly smoother than approaching employers unfamiliar with the program structure.

Can a CPA firm or investment bank host a J-1 trainee?

Yes, provided the host employer agrees to sign the training plan and meets any E-Verify enrollment requirements set by your designated sponsor. Public accounting firms, asset managers, financial planning companies, and corporate finance departments at large companies have all served as J-1 host employers. The key requirement is that the role provides genuine training aligned with your finance or accounting background, not simply production-level work.

Does the two-year home residency requirement affect finance professionals?

It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government, or if your home country's skills list includes finance or accounting occupations, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). This means you'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before changing to an H-1B or applying for a green card. Confirm your program's status with your designated sponsor before accepting any placement.