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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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Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
POSITION INFORMATION
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
Requisition
202600083F
Rank
Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Accounting
Open Date
07/06/2026
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Cassy Henderson
Title
Chair of the Department of Accounting
College of Business Administration
Department of Accounting
Sam Houston State University
P.O. Box 2056
Huntsville, Tx 77341-2056
Contact Phone
936-294-1257
Contact Email
cdh045@shsu.edu
DUTIES PERFORMED IN THE USUAL COURSE OF THE JOB
- Teach nine hours of accounting per semester
- Communicate and/or meet with students as appropriate
- Conduct research with publication in quality journals as the target
- Perform service to the University, college, and department as required by policy and as directed
- Maintain a collegial atmosphere within the college and department
- Participate in assigned committee activities and maintain active contact with professional organizations
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited university. ABDs in advanced stage of completion will be considered.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
University level teaching experience desirable; professional accounting experience highly desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Professional certification desired.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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INTRODUCTION
Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
POSITION INFORMATION
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
Requisition
202600083F
Rank
Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Accounting
Open Date
07/06/2026
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Cassy Henderson
Title
Chair of the Department of Accounting
College of Business Administration
Department of Accounting
Sam Houston State University
P.O. Box 2056
Huntsville, Tx 77341-2056
Contact Phone
936-294-1257
Contact Email
cdh045@shsu.edu
DUTIES PERFORMED IN THE USUAL COURSE OF THE JOB
- Teach nine hours of accounting per semester
- Communicate and/or meet with students as appropriate
- Conduct research with publication in quality journals as the target
- Perform service to the University, college, and department as required by policy and as directed
- Maintain a collegial atmosphere within the college and department
- Participate in assigned committee activities and maintain active contact with professional organizations
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited university. ABDs in advanced stage of completion will be considered.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
University level teaching experience desirable; professional accounting experience highly desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Professional certification desired.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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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.