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AR Specialist roles involve managing accounts receivable, reconciling invoices, and supporting financial operations, all functions that fall squarely within finance and accounting, a field with strong OPT sponsorship history. Your 12-month OPT window (up to 36 months with STEM OPT) gives you meaningful runway to prove your value.
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The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing customer payments, processing incoming funds, and ensuring proper recordkeeping in accordance with GAAP. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely collections, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with the company’s internal control processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and monitor accounts receivable balances, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Reconcile customer accounts with contracts, agreements, and purchase orders to verify the accuracy and validity of invoices.
- Process customer payments and apply them to the correct accounts in NetSuite.
- Prepare and send invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy in billing details.
- Perform regular A/R aging reviews and follow up with customers on overdue accounts to expedite collections.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all customer transactions and documentation for tax and audit purposes.
- Assist the accounting manager with closing at the end of every month and preparing monthly metrics and statistics.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related fields.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 2 years accounting work experience in a business or CPA firm, be familiar with the business processes in manufacturing and trading companies; experience in Accounts receivable accounting is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to be able to properly work with vendors and team members. A high level of flexibility is also necessary when working with people, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Offices, experience in accounting software and Oracle NetSuite system is preferred.
- Possess skills in risk assessment and management, able to identify and evaluate financial risks, and propose corresponding risk mitigation strategies.
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, able to quickly identify and resolve financial-related challenges and issues.
- Maintain a high level of professional ethics and standards, adhere to financial industry guidelines and regulations, and ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of data.
Please note. This position will be onsite.
INTRODUCTION
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing customer payments, processing incoming funds, and ensuring proper recordkeeping in accordance with GAAP. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely collections, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with the company’s internal control processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and monitor accounts receivable balances, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Reconcile customer accounts with contracts, agreements, and purchase orders to verify the accuracy and validity of invoices.
- Process customer payments and apply them to the correct accounts in NetSuite.
- Prepare and send invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy in billing details.
- Perform regular A/R aging reviews and follow up with customers on overdue accounts to expedite collections.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all customer transactions and documentation for tax and audit purposes.
- Assist the accounting manager with closing at the end of every month and preparing monthly metrics and statistics.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related fields.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 2 years accounting work experience in a business or CPA firm, be familiar with the business processes in manufacturing and trading companies; experience in Accounts receivable accounting is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to be able to properly work with vendors and team members. A high level of flexibility is also necessary when working with people, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Offices, experience in accounting software and Oracle NetSuite system is preferred.
- Possess skills in risk assessment and management, able to identify and evaluate financial risks, and propose corresponding risk mitigation strategies.
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, able to quickly identify and resolve financial-related challenges and issues.
- Maintain a high level of professional ethics and standards, adhere to financial industry guidelines and regulations, and ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of data.
Please note. This position will be onsite.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Ar Specialist
Lead with your EAD, not your visa status
When applying, state that you have valid work authorization through OPT. Employers in accounting and finance respond better to 'authorized to work' than 'needs sponsorship.' Save the H-1B visa conversation for after you have an offer.
Target companies with dedicated AR teams
Mid-size and enterprise companies with structured finance departments are more likely to sponsor than small businesses. Look for roles listing AP and AR separately, that signals a real finance function, not a generalist bookkeeper wearing many hats.
Highlight ERP and accounting software proficiency
AR Specialist roles almost always require experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or QuickBooks. Listing specific software you've used, especially enterprise systems, makes your resume stand out and reduces the perceived risk of hiring an OPT candidate.
Frame your degree as a direct qualification
A bachelor's in accounting, finance, or business is exactly what AR roles require. Make this connection explicit in your cover letter. A clear degree-to-role match strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case if sponsorship comes later.
Use STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
Finance degrees from STEM-designated programs can unlock 24 additional months of work authorization. If you qualify, highlight this to employers, it extends your timeline significantly and reduces the urgency they feel around the H-1B lottery.
Negotiate sponsorship timing before accepting
Ask directly whether the company sponsors H-1B visas before you accept an offer. Get clarity on their process and timeline. Discovering late that they've never sponsored anyone wastes months of your OPT window you can't get back.
Ar Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an AR Specialist on OPT?
Yes. AR Specialist roles in accounts receivable, billing, and collections align directly with finance and accounting degree programs, which are among the most commonly approved fields for OPT. As long as your job duties relate to your degree field, working as an AR Specialist is consistent with your OPT authorization.
Do AR Specialist employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
It depends on the employer's size and HR infrastructure. Large corporations and publicly traded companies with dedicated finance departments are more likely to have sponsored H-1B visas before. Smaller businesses often lack the legal resources to navigate the process. Search for AR Specialist roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with sponsorship history.
Does an accounting degree qualify for STEM OPT extension in this field?
Some accounting and finance programs carry a STEM designation, but not all do. Whether your specific degree qualifies depends on your school and the CIP code assigned to your program. Check with your DSO, if your degree is STEM-designated, you can apply for a 24-month extension that gives you significantly more time to secure sponsorship.
What documents do I need to start an AR Specialist job on OPT?
You'll need your EAD card showing your OPT period, your valid F-1 visa stamp, your I-20 with your DSO's OPT authorization signature, and your passport. Your employer will also complete Form I-9 using these documents. Keep copies of everything and report your new employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from an AR Specialist role?
You're allowed a cumulative 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT (150 days total if you're on a STEM extension). If you're laid off, that clock starts immediately, so begin your job search right away. Update your SEVIS record through your DSO and look for new AR Specialist openings on Migrate Mate to minimize your gap.