OPT Corporate Accountant Jobs
Corporate Accountant roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in finance, with consistent demand from companies that routinely sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends. Your F-1 OPT work authorization lets you work full-time for any employer willing to hire you, with STEM OPT extension available if your accounting degree qualifies.
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Get Access To All JobsMORNINGSTAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Bookkeeper
Location: Washington, DC
About Morningstar
Morningstar Community Development is a real estate development and ownership company based in Washington, DC. Our work includes multifamily housing, commercial properties, renovation projects, and new development.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records across multiple properties, development projects, and affiliated entities. This position will work closely with ownership, property management, and external accountants to manage daily accounting, track cash needs, and support timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate has hands-on bookkeeping experience, understands real estate accounting, and can independently manage competing deadlines while keeping records organized and current.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Accounting and Reconciliations
- Maintain accurate general ledgers for multiple entities, properties, and projects.
- Record and properly classify income, expenses, transfers, deposits, and other transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and intercompany balances monthly.
- Investigate discrepancies and resolve missing or incorrectly recorded transactions.
- Maintain supporting documentation and an organized digital accounting system.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper entity allocation, supporting documentation, and required approvals.
- Prepare payment schedules and process approved payments.
- Track unpaid invoices, vendor balances, reimbursements, and outstanding receivables.
- Prepare invoices for management fees, development fees, and reimbursable expenses.
- Maintain vendor records, collect W-9 forms, and assist with annual 1099 preparation.
Property and Development Accounting
- Coordinate with property management to reconcile rent collections, tenant balances, security deposits, and operating expenses.
- Track project costs by property, cost category, and approved budget.
- Maintain records of contractor payments, retainage, change orders, and construction-related invoices.
- Assemble accounting support for lender draw requests and track funding received.
- Record owner contributions, distributions, and intercompany advances with appropriate documentation.
- Track recurring obligations, including debt service, insurance, utilities, and property taxes.
Cash Flow and Financial Reporting
- Update weekly cash balances, expected receipts, upcoming payments, and short-term cash-flow forecasts.
- Flag anticipated cash shortages, overdue receivables, and unusual expenses.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, and accounts payable and receivable aging.
- Support month-end and year-end closing and provide organized schedules to external accountants.
- Follow approval procedures and maintain clear records of financial activity.
Required Qualifications
- At least three years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Experience maintaining books for multiple entities or business locations.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, account reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliation schedules.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate their causes, and follow through to resolution.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
- Experience in real estate development, property management, or construction accounting.
- Experience with AppFolio and QuickBooks.
- Familiarity with job costing, construction draws, retainage, and intercompany accounting.
- Experience supporting cash-flow forecasts and budget-to-actual reporting.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
MORNINGSTAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Bookkeeper
Location: Washington, DC
About Morningstar
Morningstar Community Development is a real estate development and ownership company based in Washington, DC. Our work includes multifamily housing, commercial properties, renovation projects, and new development.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records across multiple properties, development projects, and affiliated entities. This position will work closely with ownership, property management, and external accountants to manage daily accounting, track cash needs, and support timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate has hands-on bookkeeping experience, understands real estate accounting, and can independently manage competing deadlines while keeping records organized and current.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Accounting and Reconciliations
- Maintain accurate general ledgers for multiple entities, properties, and projects.
- Record and properly classify income, expenses, transfers, deposits, and other transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and intercompany balances monthly.
- Investigate discrepancies and resolve missing or incorrectly recorded transactions.
- Maintain supporting documentation and an organized digital accounting system.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper entity allocation, supporting documentation, and required approvals.
- Prepare payment schedules and process approved payments.
- Track unpaid invoices, vendor balances, reimbursements, and outstanding receivables.
- Prepare invoices for management fees, development fees, and reimbursable expenses.
- Maintain vendor records, collect W-9 forms, and assist with annual 1099 preparation.
Property and Development Accounting
- Coordinate with property management to reconcile rent collections, tenant balances, security deposits, and operating expenses.
- Track project costs by property, cost category, and approved budget.
- Maintain records of contractor payments, retainage, change orders, and construction-related invoices.
- Assemble accounting support for lender draw requests and track funding received.
- Record owner contributions, distributions, and intercompany advances with appropriate documentation.
- Track recurring obligations, including debt service, insurance, utilities, and property taxes.
Cash Flow and Financial Reporting
- Update weekly cash balances, expected receipts, upcoming payments, and short-term cash-flow forecasts.
- Flag anticipated cash shortages, overdue receivables, and unusual expenses.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, and accounts payable and receivable aging.
- Support month-end and year-end closing and provide organized schedules to external accountants.
- Follow approval procedures and maintain clear records of financial activity.
Required Qualifications
- At least three years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Experience maintaining books for multiple entities or business locations.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, account reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliation schedules.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate their causes, and follow through to resolution.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
- Experience in real estate development, property management, or construction accounting.
- Experience with AppFolio and QuickBooks.
- Familiarity with job costing, construction draws, retainage, and intercompany accounting.
- Experience supporting cash-flow forecasts and budget-to-actual reporting.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Accountant
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Look for employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for accountants in prior years. Companies with established finance departments and international workforces are far more likely to extend sponsorship once your OPT period ends.
Highlight CPA progress on your resume
Employers hiring corporate accountants want to see progress toward CPA licensure. Even passing one or two exam sections signals professional commitment and makes you a stronger long-term investment worth sponsoring through visa transitions.
Prioritize large corporations and public companies
Fortune 500 companies and publicly traded firms hire corporate accountants at scale, have dedicated HR and immigration teams, and are far more familiar with OPT work authorization than small businesses or early-stage startups.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in conversations
Be upfront about your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility. Hiring managers appreciate clarity, and knowing you have 12 to 36 months of authorization removes uncertainty that might otherwise slow down an offer.
Pursue roles in industries with consistent accounting demand
Healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and technology companies maintain large accounting teams year-round. These industries have predictable hiring cycles and are more likely to invest in sponsoring talented accountants long-term.
Get your EAD card and transcript ready before applying
Corporate accounting roles often move through HR compliance quickly. Having your EAD, transcripts, and OPT approval documentation ready to share accelerates onboarding and signals you are organized and prepared for professional environments.
Corporate Accountant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Corporate Accountant on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work full-time in a role directly related to your degree. Corporate Accountant positions typically require a degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field, which satisfies the OPT employment relationship requirement. Your EAD card is your primary work authorization document, and no employer petition is required.
Does a Corporate Accountant role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your accounting or finance degree was classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as Management Information Systems or certain quantitative finance programs, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard accounting degree (CIP 52.0301) is generally not STEM-designated, so confirm your program's classification with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Corporate Accountant jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for candidates on F-1 OPT and other nonimmigrant work authorization, so you are not wasting time on roles where sponsorship is off the table. Searching there surfaces corporate accounting roles at employers who have demonstrated willingness to hire international candidates and support visa transitions after OPT ends.
Will employers sponsor me for an H-1B after my OPT ends?
Many large companies that hire corporate accountants do sponsor H-1B visas, but it is not guaranteed and varies significantly by employer. Publicly traded companies, Big Four accounting firms, and large financial services firms have established immigration programs. Smaller businesses often lack the infrastructure to sponsor. Research an employer's H-1B filing history before accepting a role if long-term sponsorship matters to you.
What happens if my OPT expires before I find a Corporate Accountant job?
If your OPT EAD expires, you lose work authorization and cannot legally work in the United States until you obtain a new status. You have a 60-day grace period after OPT ends to prepare to depart, transfer to a new program, or change status. If you are still job searching, apply as early as possible and factor your OPT end date into your timeline to avoid a gap in authorization.