OPT Billing Analyst Jobs
Billing Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in accounting, finance, or business. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent under business operations, and employers frequently sponsor H-1B visa after OPT. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM designation, gives you real runway to prove your value.
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Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Revenue Cycle Operations department in our Chicago office as a Specialist: Billing.
The Specialist: Billing manages a portfolio of Firm partners in support of their client invoicing. Primary responsibilities include managing WIP inventory, executing bills, solving problems and providing exemplary service to partners and clients.
The position involves tactical work execution while managing the overall WIP cycle and requires a combination of service and operational excellence commitment, communication, collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Executes the full scope of tasks required to manage WIP and issue client invoices of assigned partners
- Ensures work is accurate, timely and compliant with prescribed agreements
- Develops strong working relationships with partners, clients and colleagues
- Develops comprehensive knowledge of assigned partners’ needs, preferences and service requirements
- Responds quickly and proficiently to partners; keeps them fully updated on their billing activities
- Takes the lead in ensuring swift problem resolution through coordination with appropriate parties, devising creative solutions and persistent communication
- Maintains documentation of current statuses and action items
- Performs analyses on WIP and billing processes
- Provides recommendations for enhancements to processes and systems
- Provides assistance, guidance and backup to colleagues
Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience: Two years working in a professional environment, preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
- Technological savviness, required
- Strong ability to quickly learn software applications, required
- Advanced command of Microsoft Office Excel (lookups, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.), preferred
Performance Traits:
- Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets
- Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
- Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
- Tenacious follow through and problem solving abilities
- Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
- Inherently self-reflective, collaborative and team-oriented
- Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines
- Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
- Solid professional judgment
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
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Posted Pay Range: The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $77,000.00/Yr. and USD $102,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Billing Analyst
Target companies with a history of H-1B filings
Employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for billing or finance roles are far more likely to sponsor again. Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have previously sponsored Billing Analysts or Financial Analysts before applying.
Highlight ERP and billing software proficiency
Employers value candidates who can hit the ground running. Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite signals technical depth that justifies the investment of sponsoring your visa transition from OPT to H-1B after your authorization period ends.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in conversations
Bring up your work authorization status early with recruiters. Explain your 12-month OPT window and any STEM extension eligibility. Clarity prevents late-stage rejections and helps hiring managers plan around your authorization timeline with HR.
Pursue roles at mid-size or large companies
Larger organizations typically have dedicated immigration counsel and established H-1B sponsorship workflows. Billing Analyst roles at companies with 500-plus employees are more likely to have the HR infrastructure to support your visa transition.
Earn a billing or accounts receivable certification
Certifications like the NACM Credit Business Associate credential demonstrate specialized commitment to the billing field. For OPT students competing against permanent residents, a relevant certification helps justify the sponsorship case to hesitant employers.
Connect your degree directly to the job description
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and your role for OPT authorization. A finance or accounting degree aligns cleanly with Billing Analyst duties, so make that connection explicit in your resume, cover letter, and interviews.
Billing Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Billing Analyst role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Billing Analyst positions generally qualify for OPT as long as your degree relates directly to the role. Finance, accounting, and business administration degrees align well with billing duties. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems or applied mathematics, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Is a Billing Analyst role STEM OPT eligible?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. Billing Analyst roles are not inherently STEM-designated. However, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field, such as computer information systems, statistics, or financial engineering, and the role involves analytical or quantitative work, you may qualify for the STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Billing Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to find Billing Analyst openings specifically filtered for OPT and visa-friendly employers. Most general job boards do not surface sponsorship willingness clearly, which wastes your limited OPT time on roles that will screen you out late in the process. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have a demonstrated history of sponsoring international candidates.
Will employers sponsor me for an H-1B after my OPT ends?
Many employers who hire Billing Analysts on OPT do go on to sponsor H-1B. The billing function is recurring and business-critical, which makes retaining a trained analyst easier to justify than restarting a hire. Your best signal is whether the company has previously filed H-1B petitions for finance or accounting roles, which you can verify through OFLC public disclosure data.
What should I report to my DSO when working as a Billing Analyst on OPT?
You must report your employer name, job title, start date, and work address to your DSO within 10 days of starting employment. If you change employers, work part-time under 20 hours per week outside your authorized period, or take a period of unemployment, those changes also require DSO notification. Keeping your SEVIS record updated is your responsibility and is required to maintain valid OPT status.