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Project Accountant roles in the United States are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan while you gain hands-on accounting experience with a U.S. host employer.
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Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
What You'll Be Doing
Eaton Partners’ Summer Analyst Program provides undergraduates with a hands-on introduction to the role of a Project Management Analyst within Eaton’s Global Private Funds Group. Summer Analysts at Eaton Partners will develop the skills necessary to carry them through to the next level of their careers. The Summer Analyst Program provides students with a hands-on introduction where you will work alongside our project management and sales professionals, from the Analyst through the Managing Director levels, and will gain significant exposure to this career. The Summer Analyst internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for career exploration and to enhance the development of students’ potential. The program is structured to provide each Summer Analyst with the support needed for a successful summer, beginning with a robust training program. There is also a formal mentorship program, social networking events, mid and end of summer reviews, and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects.
What We're Looking For
Summer Analyst candidates should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Conducting industry research and building out industry databases
- Preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides and summaries for pitchbooks
- Performing in-depth quantitative financial analyses
- Contributing to team meetings and discussions
- Building reports and logging information in Salesforce
What You'll Bring
- Strong quantitative / analytical skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Disciplined work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
- Significant exposure to finance and accounting
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred
- Ability to work both in teams and independently
- Highly-motivated and energetic
What's Next
Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed by a recruiter to determine if certain application requirements are met. If you are invited to the next step of the process, you'll receive an email invitation to complete a first-round video interview powered by HireVue. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters. Completion of the HireVue video interview is required - your application will not be considered for further review until it has been completed. Following the review of first-round interviews, candidates will be informed of their application status regarding a final round Super Day interview. Investment banking offers are extended on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete any next step actions at your earliest ability. Posting End Date: All applications must be received by December 14, 2025 at 11:55pm ET to be considered. Stifel offers several Investment Banking Summer Analyst opportunities in a variety of office locations. Students interested in multiple locations under Stifel and Stifel’s branded partners (KBW, Miller Buckfire, and Eaton Partners) are permitted to apply to no more than 3 Investment Banking opportunities.
Education & Experience
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above
- Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
- Resume must be submitted in PDF format.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Systems & Technology
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
About Stifel
Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced fund placement agents in the world. The firm’s purpose is to raise institutional capital for investment managers across a full range of alternative strategies – private equity, real assets, real estate and hedge funds/liquid products. In addition, Eaton has a dedicated team focusing on general product advisory, secondaries, and directs. Eaton Partners has participated in raising over $130 billion of institutional capital across more than 175 highly differentiated investment funds. Eaton Partners was acquired by Stifel in January 2016. With over 65 employees in ten offices worldwide, Eaton’s reach is extensive and our dedication to capital raising is unparalleled. The team has strong, long-held relationships with over 4,000 of the largest, most active institutional investors in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. Eaton’s investor network has a desire to invest substantial capital, with the average commitment of $50 million. Eaton’s deep sector knowledge and unrivaled insight into the private fund market across several asset classes allows the team to raise capital efficiently and effectively. Eaton thrives on working alongside the most innovative funds and consistently partners with the highest-quality fund managers.
Why Stifel
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
What You'll Be Doing
Eaton Partners’ Summer Analyst Program provides undergraduates with a hands-on introduction to the role of a Project Management Analyst within Eaton’s Global Private Funds Group. Summer Analysts at Eaton Partners will develop the skills necessary to carry them through to the next level of their careers. The Summer Analyst Program provides students with a hands-on introduction where you will work alongside our project management and sales professionals, from the Analyst through the Managing Director levels, and will gain significant exposure to this career. The Summer Analyst internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for career exploration and to enhance the development of students’ potential. The program is structured to provide each Summer Analyst with the support needed for a successful summer, beginning with a robust training program. There is also a formal mentorship program, social networking events, mid and end of summer reviews, and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects.
What We're Looking For
Summer Analyst candidates should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Conducting industry research and building out industry databases
- Preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides and summaries for pitchbooks
- Performing in-depth quantitative financial analyses
- Contributing to team meetings and discussions
- Building reports and logging information in Salesforce
What You'll Bring
- Strong quantitative / analytical skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Disciplined work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
- Significant exposure to finance and accounting
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred
- Ability to work both in teams and independently
- Highly-motivated and energetic
What's Next
Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed by a recruiter to determine if certain application requirements are met. If you are invited to the next step of the process, you'll receive an email invitation to complete a first-round video interview powered by HireVue. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters. Completion of the HireVue video interview is required - your application will not be considered for further review until it has been completed. Following the review of first-round interviews, candidates will be informed of their application status regarding a final round Super Day interview. Investment banking offers are extended on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete any next step actions at your earliest ability. Posting End Date: All applications must be received by December 14, 2025 at 11:55pm ET to be considered. Stifel offers several Investment Banking Summer Analyst opportunities in a variety of office locations. Students interested in multiple locations under Stifel and Stifel’s branded partners (KBW, Miller Buckfire, and Eaton Partners) are permitted to apply to no more than 3 Investment Banking opportunities.
Education & Experience
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above
- Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
- Resume must be submitted in PDF format.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Systems & Technology
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
About Stifel
Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced fund placement agents in the world. The firm’s purpose is to raise institutional capital for investment managers across a full range of alternative strategies – private equity, real assets, real estate and hedge funds/liquid products. In addition, Eaton has a dedicated team focusing on general product advisory, secondaries, and directs. Eaton Partners has participated in raising over $130 billion of institutional capital across more than 175 highly differentiated investment funds. Eaton Partners was acquired by Stifel in January 2016. With over 65 employees in ten offices worldwide, Eaton’s reach is extensive and our dedication to capital raising is unparalleled. The team has strong, long-held relationships with over 4,000 of the largest, most active institutional investors in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. Eaton’s investor network has a desire to invest substantial capital, with the average commitment of $50 million. Eaton’s deep sector knowledge and unrivaled insight into the private fund market across several asset classes allows the team to raise capital efficiently and effectively. Eaton thrives on working alongside the most innovative funds and consistently partners with the highest-quality fund managers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Project Accountant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Gather transcripts, professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA, and employer letters confirming your accounting background. Designated sponsors assess whether your credentials support a structured training plan before issuing a DS-2019.
Target host employers with active accounting training programs
Search for construction firms, real estate developers, and engineering companies that regularly host J-1 visa Trainees in finance functions. These organizations already have DS-2019 workflows in place and understand the training plan documentation requirements.
Find J-1-friendly Project Accountant roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in accounting and finance roles. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship history cuts down on internal HR education and shortens your path to a signed training plan.
Choose the right J-1 category before approaching sponsors
Current university students pursuing accounting internships qualify under the Intern category, while degree-holding professionals with at least one year of experience apply under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 and may disqualify your training plan.
Negotiate your training plan to reflect real project accounting duties
The DS-7002 training plan must detail specific objectives tied to job-cost tracking, budget forecasting, and contract billing. Generic descriptions of general accounting tasks are frequently flagged by designated sponsors and can stall your visa issuance.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement with your sponsor
Some J-1 Trainees and Interns from countries with U.S. government funding agreements are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before adjusting to other visa categories. Confirm your status directly with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Project Accountant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Project Accountant role?
The Trainee category applies to accounting professionals who hold a degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States. The Intern category applies to students currently enrolled in a foreign accounting or finance program. Both categories require a completed DS-7002 training plan that maps your duties to specific learning objectives in project cost management and financial reporting.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Project Accountant position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as the host organization and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your official point of contact throughout the exchange. You must secure both a willing host employer and a designated sponsor before your visa can be issued.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Project Accountant?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in construction, infrastructure, and real estate development who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors in finance or accounting functions. Employers already familiar with the DS-2019 and DS-7002 process are significantly easier to work with than those encountering J-1 sponsorship for the first time.
Can a Project Accountant J-1 Trainee work on multiple client projects or must the training be limited to one employer site?
Your training plan must list the specific host organization and its primary work site. Project Accountants who rotate across multiple client job sites under the same host employer are generally permitted, provided the training objectives remain consistent and the designated sponsor is informed of any significant changes to your work location or duties. Switching host employers entirely requires a new DS-2019.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Project Accountants on a J-1 visa?
It depends on your country of citizenship and whether your home government or a U.S. government agency funded your exchange program. If the requirement applies to you, you must return to your home country for two years before you can apply for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether this requirement appears on your DS-2019 before you finalize your program arrangements.