OPT Accounting Analyst Jobs
Accounting Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in accounting, finance, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, making H-1B visa sponsorship a realistic next step. STEM OPT extension is available if your degree falls under CIP codes like Management Information Systems or Business Analytics.
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Responsible for providing expert-level guidance, mentorship, and training to internal team members and to our third-party Service Provider. Evaluating landlord compliance, reviewing invoice reconciliations (e.g. OPEX), and landlord ledgers accurately. Analyzing complex or unresolved billing invoices and reviewing and approving related payments according to WAG policies and procedures. Other duties, as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors timeliness of external sources providing required documents, information and payment. Notifies management of late items. Assists with monitoring accounts.
- Research and correction of issues and exceptions as assigned. Analyzes moderately complex accounts, records, and reports. Investigates and resolves any accounting issues within area of responsibility.
- Performs reconciliations for area supported and analyzes resulting variances. Proposes and prepares adjusting entries as necessary resulting from reconciliations.
- Prepares reports in support of internal and external audits.
- Audits compliance with contracts, negotiated terms, and applicable regulations.
- Recommends process improvements. May assist in exploring modification and implementation in changes in systems and procedures.
- Perform data mining activities and root cause analysis as assigned.
- Contacts internal and external departments to obtain required information, documents, or payments.
- Monitors and audits own and others work for accuracy and timeliness.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations.
- Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
- Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing.
- Ability to interpret commercial lease clauses.
- Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Capacity to clear up payment disputes and defaults with external partners and manage project outcomes internally.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex analyses independently within defined frameworks.
- High degree of professional maturity.
- High level of initiative, quick learning ability, and resourcefulness.
- Strong organizational skills.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $63100 - $101200 / Salaried
Job Summary
Responsible for providing expert-level guidance, mentorship, and training to internal team members and to our third-party Service Provider. Evaluating landlord compliance, reviewing invoice reconciliations (e.g. OPEX), and landlord ledgers accurately. Analyzing complex or unresolved billing invoices and reviewing and approving related payments according to WAG policies and procedures. Other duties, as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors timeliness of external sources providing required documents, information and payment. Notifies management of late items. Assists with monitoring accounts.
- Research and correction of issues and exceptions as assigned. Analyzes moderately complex accounts, records, and reports. Investigates and resolves any accounting issues within area of responsibility.
- Performs reconciliations for area supported and analyzes resulting variances. Proposes and prepares adjusting entries as necessary resulting from reconciliations.
- Prepares reports in support of internal and external audits.
- Audits compliance with contracts, negotiated terms, and applicable regulations.
- Recommends process improvements. May assist in exploring modification and implementation in changes in systems and procedures.
- Perform data mining activities and root cause analysis as assigned.
- Contacts internal and external departments to obtain required information, documents, or payments.
- Monitors and audits own and others work for accuracy and timeliness.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations.
- Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
- Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing.
- Ability to interpret commercial lease clauses.
- Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Capacity to clear up payment disputes and defaults with external partners and manage project outcomes internally.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex analyses independently within defined frameworks.
- High degree of professional maturity.
- High level of initiative, quick learning ability, and resourcefulness.
- Strong organizational skills.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $63100 - $101200 / Salaried
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Accounting Analyst
Target employers with a history of H-1B filings
Public accounting firms, Fortune 500 finance teams, and large healthcare systems consistently sponsor H-1B visas for accounting roles. Prioritizing these employers gives you a clearer path from OPT to long-term work authorization after your OPT period ends.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
If your degree is in Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a STEM-designated accounting program, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization before needing H-1B sponsorship.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Most employers want accounting analysts available within four to six weeks of an offer. Apply three to four months before your OPT begins so your start date aligns with employer timelines and avoids unnecessary gaps in authorization status.
Highlight CPA progress and technical certifications
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas for accounting analysts need to demonstrate a specialty occupation. CPA exam progress, Excel modeling skills, and ERP system experience like SAP or Oracle all strengthen both your application and the sponsorship case.
Be upfront about your OPT timeline during interviews
Disclosing your OPT status early avoids late-stage surprises for hiring managers. Frame it clearly: you have authorization now, you can extend if STEM-eligible, and you plan to pursue H-1B sponsorship through the employer before your OPT expires.
Focus on firms in audit, tax, and financial services
These sectors hire accounting analysts at scale and have established immigration workflows. Smaller general businesses may lack the HR infrastructure to process sponsorship efficiently, making large accounting-focused employers a more reliable path to long-term authorization.
Accounting Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Accounting Analyst jobs qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Accounting Analyst roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for this title when the job duties involve financial analysis, reporting, or audit work tied to a specific academic discipline.
Can I work as an Accounting Analyst on F-1 OPT without a STEM extension?
Yes, standard F-1 OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation, which is enough to start and build experience in an accounting analyst role. If your degree is STEM-designated, you can apply for a 24-month extension, giving you up to three years total before needing employer-sponsored status.
What should I look for in an employer to maximize my chances of H-1B sponsorship?
Look for employers who have filed H-1B petitions before, particularly in accounting or finance roles. Large public accounting firms, financial institutions, and multinational corporations have established immigration processes and legal teams. Migrate Mate filters job listings to surface employers who actively sponsor visas, making it easier to focus your search on realistic opportunities.
Does my accounting degree from a foreign university qualify me for OPT in an Accounting Analyst role?
OPT eligibility is based on your U.S. degree, not your foreign credential. As long as you completed a full-time degree program at a SEVP-approved U.S. institution and your F-1 status is in good standing, you can apply for OPT regardless of where you earned prior qualifications. Your foreign degree may still be relevant when employers evaluate your background.
Is a CPA license required to work as an Accounting Analyst on OPT?
No, a CPA license is not required for most Accounting Analyst positions, especially at the entry or mid-level. However, being actively enrolled in the CPA exam process significantly strengthens your candidacy and the employer's H-1B petition by reinforcing that the role meets specialty occupation standards. Many employers will support your CPA progress as part of onboarding.