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Property Accountant roles in the U.S. are available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship with your host employer, covering real estate accounting functions like CAM reconciliations, NOI reporting, and lease administration.
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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American writes property and inland marine coverage for the following industries:
- Communications
- Construction
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Medical/Health Services
- Municipalities
- Professional Services
- Retail/Wholesale
- Transportation
We are one of the few insurance groups with a division dedicated to underwriting Property and Inland Marine business. We write policies in all 50 states and have more than 2,000 independent agents offering our coverages. Our broad range of products include property, builders' risk, contractor’s equipment, excess property, transportation cargo, electronic data processing (EDP), and difference in conditions (DIC).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Property & Inland Marine team is currently in search of an intern to join our Richardson, TX office. The individual will work 40 hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
Our Intern Program is responsible for developing the fundamental skills that supports our underwriting team. The Intern will learn to review and evaluate information for various types of businesses, to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They will work closely with experienced underwriters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes a combination of activities, aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the underwriting discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing underwriting reports
- Supporting underwriters with coordinating and processing policies
- Enter policy information into policy management system
- Marketing
- Administrative assignments
- Participation with special projects, as assigned
- This internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop an understanding of underwriting guidelines as well as policy language.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in such areas as business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated
- Strong organization skills
- Able to manage/prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Must be available to work 40 hours in the summer and 15-20 hours while in school
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
INTRODUCTION
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American writes property and inland marine coverage for the following industries:
- Communications
- Construction
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Medical/Health Services
- Municipalities
- Professional Services
- Retail/Wholesale
- Transportation
We are one of the few insurance groups with a division dedicated to underwriting Property and Inland Marine business. We write policies in all 50 states and have more than 2,000 independent agents offering our coverages. Our broad range of products include property, builders' risk, contractor’s equipment, excess property, transportation cargo, electronic data processing (EDP), and difference in conditions (DIC).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Property & Inland Marine team is currently in search of an intern to join our Richardson, TX office. The individual will work 40 hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
Our Intern Program is responsible for developing the fundamental skills that supports our underwriting team. The Intern will learn to review and evaluate information for various types of businesses, to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They will work closely with experienced underwriters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes a combination of activities, aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the underwriting discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing underwriting reports
- Supporting underwriters with coordinating and processing policies
- Enter policy information into policy management system
- Marketing
- Administrative assignments
- Participation with special projects, as assigned
- This internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop an understanding of underwriting guidelines as well as policy language.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in such areas as business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated
- Strong organization skills
- Able to manage/prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Must be available to work 40 hours in the summer and 15-20 hours while in school
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Property Accountant
Align your training plan with CAM reconciliation work
Your DS-2019 training plan must detail specific property accounting tasks you'll perform. Frame your plan around CAM reconciliations, budget variance analysis, and lease abstracting so the designated sponsor can justify the training objective to the State Department.
Verify your program category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, apply as a J-1 Intern. If you've graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant accounting work, apply as a Trainee. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and can void an offer.
Target real estate investment trusts and property management firms
REITs and multi-family property management companies maintain dedicated accounting teams that regularly need J-1-eligible professionals for fund-level or asset-level reporting. Search Migrate Mate to filter for property accounting roles at host employers with a J-1 hosting track record.
Confirm your host employer has a signed MOU with a designated sponsor
The host employer must have a formal agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor like Cultural Vistas or AIPT before your DS-2019 can be issued. Ask the employer directly during the offer stage rather than assuming the relationship already exists.
Document your real estate accounting credentials precisely
Designated sponsors evaluate your eligibility based on education and prior experience relevant to the proposed training. Transcripts showing real estate finance or accounting coursework and any prior internship letters covering property management accounting strengthen your application significantly.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement before accepting
Depending on your country of origin and funding source, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before switching to an H-1B or green card. Resolve this during the offer stage, not after your program ends, to protect your long-term U.S. career plans.
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Find Property Accountant JobsProperty Accountant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Property Accountant roles?
The J-1 Trainee category fits most Property Accountant placements. It's designed for foreign nationals with a degree plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or five years of work experience in accounting or real estate finance without a degree. Current students completing an internship as part of their academic program may qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the property management company or a separate organization?
A State Department-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, is the legal visa sponsor. The organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your training plan compliance. The property management firm or REIT where you'll work is the host employer. The two entities play separate roles, and the host employer cannot independently sponsor a J-1 visa.
How do I find Property Accountant host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most job boards don't filter for J-1 compatibility. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for property accounting roles at U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship, saving you the back-and-forth of confirming J-1 eligibility employer by employer. Focus your search on commercial real estate firms, REITs, and multi-family operators, which tend to have structured accounting departments suited to training plans.
What does the J-1 training plan need to cover for a property accounting role?
Your training plan must describe the specific skills you'll develop and cannot duplicate tasks you already perform at a professional level. For a Property Accountant placement, this typically includes CAM reconciliation procedures, lease accounting under ASC 842, net operating income reporting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis. The designated sponsor reviews the plan for educational substance before issuing your DS-2019.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Property Accountants on J-1 visas?
It can. If your J-1 exchange program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country appears on the State Department's skills list for accountants, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement. This requirement blocks direct transitions to H-1B or permanent residence until you fulfill or waive it. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
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