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Community Association Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in real estate, business administration, or urban planning. Most roles offer full-time hours, which satisfies OPT employment requirements, and some employers in property management firms and HOA management companies have experience sponsoring H-1B visas after OPT ends.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Salt Lake City, Utah
TITLE: Owner Association Accountant
LOCATION: Kimball Junction/Hybrid 3 days in office
STATUS: Salary, Full-time, Year-round
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Accounts Receivable Manager, the Owner Association Accountant owns all aspects of owner accounting functions including accounts receivable, revenue distribution, and account reconciliation. This role partners closely with Snowbird Resort Management and HOA Boards to maintain accurate financial records in accordance with local law and governing documents.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Oversee condo owner accounting including invoicing, income distribution, payment processing, property taxes, delinquency notices, lien filing, foreclosure processing, and tax filing
- Work with Owner Services and Property Managers to properly account for all owner transactions
- Perform monthly close entries and reconciliations
- Occasional travel to/from Snowbird Resort and Salt Lake County Recorder
- Frequent interaction with owners, guests, and internal departments
- Maintain professional relationships and communication across all teams
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or two years of college required
- Accounting/Finance degree preferred; experience may substitute
- 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office and office equipment
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience working with system integrations and data flow between accounting/property systems preferred
- Detail-oriented with ability to explain financial concepts clearly
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to resolve owner accounting and collection issues
- Time Share Experience preferred
WORK SCHEDULE
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Hybrid (3 days in office)
- Some evenings and weekends as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office-based role with standard physical requirements
- Periods of high volume and tight deadlines, particularly during seasonal peaks
- Occasional local travel required
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.
Snowbird is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Further, we stand for diversity of thought, background, race, sexual orientation, gender and belief. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal, multi-seasonal or year-round employment, Snowbird provides a dynamic and friendly environment with many great benefits and perks.
If you are passionate about the outdoors, check out our open positions and apply online today!
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
TITLE: Owner Association Accountant
LOCATION: Kimball Junction/Hybrid 3 days in office
STATUS: Salary, Full-time, Year-round
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Accounts Receivable Manager, the Owner Association Accountant owns all aspects of owner accounting functions including accounts receivable, revenue distribution, and account reconciliation. This role partners closely with Snowbird Resort Management and HOA Boards to maintain accurate financial records in accordance with local law and governing documents.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Oversee condo owner accounting including invoicing, income distribution, payment processing, property taxes, delinquency notices, lien filing, foreclosure processing, and tax filing
- Work with Owner Services and Property Managers to properly account for all owner transactions
- Perform monthly close entries and reconciliations
- Occasional travel to/from Snowbird Resort and Salt Lake County Recorder
- Frequent interaction with owners, guests, and internal departments
- Maintain professional relationships and communication across all teams
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or two years of college required
- Accounting/Finance degree preferred; experience may substitute
- 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office and office equipment
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience working with system integrations and data flow between accounting/property systems preferred
- Detail-oriented with ability to explain financial concepts clearly
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to resolve owner accounting and collection issues
- Time Share Experience preferred
WORK SCHEDULE
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Hybrid (3 days in office)
- Some evenings and weekends as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office-based role with standard physical requirements
- Periods of high volume and tight deadlines, particularly during seasonal peaks
- Occasional local travel required
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.
Snowbird is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Further, we stand for diversity of thought, background, race, sexual orientation, gender and belief. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal, multi-seasonal or year-round employment, Snowbird provides a dynamic and friendly environment with many great benefits and perks.
If you are passionate about the outdoors, check out our open positions and apply online today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Community Association Manager
Target property management companies, not solo HOAs
Large property management firms like FirstService Residential or Associa are more likely to have HR infrastructure for OPT and H-1B sponsorship than a small self-managed HOA. Focus your search on employer-of-record companies managing multiple communities.
Get your CMCA certification early
The Certified Manager of Community Associations credential signals professional commitment to employers unfamiliar with OPT. It also strengthens any future H-1B petition by documenting that the role requires specialized knowledge beyond a general business degree.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
Community Association Manager roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when tied to a specific field. Emphasize your business administration, real estate, or finance degree when applying, connecting your coursework directly to the job's financial and operational responsibilities.
Ask about sponsorship history before the final interview
Raise the sponsorship question after you've demonstrated value but before an offer. Asking whether the company has sponsored OPT or H-1B employees before filters out employers unlikely to support you long-term without wasting either party's time.
Track your OPT end date against your job search timeline
Community Association Manager hiring processes often run six to ten weeks. Start your search at least three months before your OPT authorization expires so you have time for interviews, background checks, and onboarding before your work authorization lapses.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship history so you can identify which property management employers have actually sponsored workers before. Browsing by employer sponsorship record saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking employer by employer.
Community Association Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Community Association Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Full-time Community Association Manager roles satisfy OPT employment requirements as long as the work is directly related to your field of study, such as business administration, real estate, or urban planning. Part-time positions under 20 hours per week do not count toward OPT employment and could put your status at risk.
Does Community Association Manager qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined by the employer. Positions that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like real estate management, business administration, or finance are more likely to qualify. Roles framed as general property oversight with no degree requirement are harder to support. Work with an immigration attorney to evaluate your specific offer before your OPT ends.
Where can I find Community Association Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to start. It surfaces employers with documented H-1B and OPT sponsorship history in property management and real estate, so you can prioritize companies that have supported international workers before rather than applying to employers who may decline sponsorship after you've already invested time in their process.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from a Community Association Manager role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new qualifying job, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. During the grace period you cannot work. If you secure a new Community Association Manager role within that window, report the change to your DSO immediately to keep your SEVIS record current.
Does a Community Association Manager job need to be in a specific location for OPT to apply?
OPT authorizes work anywhere in the United States, so there's no state restriction. However, fully remote roles require extra care: your employer must have a U.S. address on file and you must be physically present in the United States while working. On-site or hybrid positions in residential communities are typically easier to document for OPT compliance purposes.