J-1 Visa General Ledger Accountant Jobs
General Ledger Accountant roles in the U.S. are available to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan with the host employer.
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PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in month-end closing procedures: reconciliation, journal entries, reporting
- Sarbanes-Oxley auditing; accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Financial analysis that supports company decisions
- Participate in additional projects designed to make company operations more effective and efficient
DIVISION INFORMATION
PACCAR Engine Company is searching for talented individuals to join our Accounting Internship Program!
We are pleased you are seeking an internship with PACCAR and wish you the best of luck!
Internships include unique learning opportunities:
- Learn first-hand from the industry's top professionals
- Work directly with Senior Managers and Controllers
- Develop mentoring relationships with experienced accountants
- Gain valuable hands-on experience
SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Resourceful and a self-starter
- Strong professionalism
- Analytical thinking
- Sense of urgency
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's Degree In Progress
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in month-end closing procedures: reconciliation, journal entries, reporting
- Sarbanes-Oxley auditing; accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Financial analysis that supports company decisions
- Participate in additional projects designed to make company operations more effective and efficient
DIVISION INFORMATION
PACCAR Engine Company is searching for talented individuals to join our Accounting Internship Program!
We are pleased you are seeking an internship with PACCAR and wish you the best of luck!
Internships include unique learning opportunities:
- Learn first-hand from the industry's top professionals
- Work directly with Senior Managers and Controllers
- Develop mentoring relationships with experienced accountants
- Gain valuable hands-on experience
SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Resourceful and a self-starter
- Strong professionalism
- Analytical thinking
- Sense of urgency
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's Degree In Progress
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a General Ledger Accountant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Before applying, confirm your accounting degree and any CPA progress map to the SOC code 13-2011 on O*NET. U.S. host employers need documentation that your education directly supports general ledger work, not just broad finance experience.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before contacting employers
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category stalls your DS-2019 and delays your start date.
Target host employers with established training plan processes
Search for General Ledger Accountant roles on Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers whose structures align with J-1 program requirements, so you're not starting the sponsorship conversation from scratch with every application.
Request a written training plan before accepting any offer
Your designated sponsor, whether CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or another State Department-approved organization, must approve a detailed DS-7002 training plan. Confirm the host employer will commit to monthly evaluations and the rotation schedule required for accounting trainees.
Check your home country's two-year residency requirement early
Nationals from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home-country residency requirement after their J-1 ends. Many accounting-heavy economies are on this list, so verify your status before negotiating your program end date.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before signing your offer letter
Host employers are required to pay J-1 Trainees wages commensurate with U.S. counterparts in the same role. Cross-check the offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and SOC code 13-2011 before your sponsor finalizes the DS-2019.
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Find General Ledger Accountant JobsGeneral Ledger Accountant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers General Ledger Accountant roles?
It depends on your status at the time of placement. Current degree or diploma students use the J-1 Intern category, which supports hands-on accounting training within a structured program. Professionals who have graduated within the past year and want practical training in U.S. GAAP environments use the J-1 Trainee category. Both require a completed DS-7002 training plan approved by your designated sponsor.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an accounting placement?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It's a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors program compliance. The accounting firm or corporate finance team where you work is your host organization. The designated sponsor and the host employer are two separate entities with different responsibilities.
How do I find General Ledger Accountant host employers open to J-1 trainees?
Most employers don't advertise J-1 compatibility in standard job postings, which makes filtering difficult. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. accounting and finance roles from employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor programs, so you can focus your outreach on hosts already familiar with the DS-7002 training plan process rather than educating every recruiter from the start.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect General Ledger Accountants?
It can. Nationals from countries listed on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List are subject to INA Section 212(e), which requires returning home for two years after J-1 status ends before qualifying for H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visas. Many countries with strong accounting industries appear on this list. Check the State Department's Skills List before accepting a J-1 placement to understand your long-term options.
What documents does a host employer need to prepare before my J-1 starts?
The host employer must complete the DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan, which details your daily accounting responsibilities, supervisory structure, performance evaluation schedule, and compensation. Your designated sponsor reviews and approves this form before issuing your DS-2019. Hosts should also have a general ledger-specific rotation outline ready, since vague training plans are the most common reason sponsors delay or deny DS-2019 issuance.
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