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Finance Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT, making them straightforward for F-1 students to pursue. Most employers expect a degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your program qualifies) gives you time to prove your value and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Location: Kalamazoo Office, some remote possible
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Partners
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Administrator to manage and support our company’s financial operations. This role is critical to ensure the accuracy of our accounting records, the timeliness of financial transactions, and the seamless administration of payroll, and benefits. The ideal candidate will bring experience in small business accounting practices, a strong grasp of payroll and billing systems, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support financial and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
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Oversee accounts payable: manage vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements, process payments timely and accurately.
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Administer and track the vendor purchase order (PO) process.
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Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
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Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy.
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Monitor employee timesheet entry and ensure timely submission of all hours worked.
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Administer semi-monthly payroll including new hire setup, terminations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Administer client billing, including the setup of billing rate tables, review of preprocessed invoices, and final submission to clients.
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Collaborate with project managers to maintain accurate client project costs.
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Maintain accounts receivable records, follow up on outstanding receivables.
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Partner with leadership to forecast and maintain optimal cash flow.
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Research and implement financial database best practices to ensure efficient and accurate data management.
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Create and maintain financial process documentation to support transparency and internal controls.
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Provide financial database training for new and existing staff as needed.
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Ensure compliance with sales tax laws across applicable jurisdictions.
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Work closely with the corporate accountant for W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
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3–5 years of experience in accounting, payroll administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related roles.
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Financial reporting and analysis.
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Strong computer literacy with experience in business management software.
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Proficiency with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Deltek, SAP, or similar platforms).
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Strong understanding of GAAP, sales and payroll tax regulations.
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Experience administering benefits and working with third-party benefits providers.
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Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional environment.
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High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion with sensitive information.
Why Join Us?
At Unified Engineering, we are a collaborative and mission-driven team. We believe in empowering our employees with tools and autonomy to make impactful decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both accounting, human resources and IT, contributing directly to the stability and growth of our business.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this role to Careers@Unifiedeng.com
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Kalamazoo Office, some remote possible
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Partners
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Administrator to manage and support our company’s financial operations. This role is critical to ensure the accuracy of our accounting records, the timeliness of financial transactions, and the seamless administration of payroll, and benefits. The ideal candidate will bring experience in small business accounting practices, a strong grasp of payroll and billing systems, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support financial and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
-
Oversee accounts payable: manage vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements, process payments timely and accurately.
-
Administer and track the vendor purchase order (PO) process.
-
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
-
Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy.
-
Monitor employee timesheet entry and ensure timely submission of all hours worked.
-
Administer semi-monthly payroll including new hire setup, terminations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
-
Administer client billing, including the setup of billing rate tables, review of preprocessed invoices, and final submission to clients.
-
Collaborate with project managers to maintain accurate client project costs.
-
Maintain accounts receivable records, follow up on outstanding receivables.
-
Partner with leadership to forecast and maintain optimal cash flow.
-
Research and implement financial database best practices to ensure efficient and accurate data management.
-
Create and maintain financial process documentation to support transparency and internal controls.
-
Provide financial database training for new and existing staff as needed.
-
Ensure compliance with sales tax laws across applicable jurisdictions.
-
Work closely with the corporate accountant for W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
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3–5 years of experience in accounting, payroll administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related roles.
-
Financial reporting and analysis.
-
Strong computer literacy with experience in business management software.
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Proficiency with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Deltek, SAP, or similar platforms).
-
Strong understanding of GAAP, sales and payroll tax regulations.
-
Experience administering benefits and working with third-party benefits providers.
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Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional environment.
-
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion with sensitive information.
Why Join Us?
At Unified Engineering, we are a collaborative and mission-driven team. We believe in empowering our employees with tools and autonomy to make impactful decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both accounting, human resources and IT, contributing directly to the stability and growth of our business.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this role to Careers@Unifiedeng.com
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Finance Manager
Target employers with H-1B filing history
Finance Manager roles are consistently sponsored by large financial institutions, consulting firms, and Fortune 500 companies. Focus your search on employers with a documented history of filing H-1B visa petitions for finance roles, not just those who claim to be open to sponsorship.
Highlight your CPA or CFA progress
Employers weighing sponsorship costs want candidates who are building long-term value. Passing CPA or CFA exams during OPT signals commitment to the field and strengthens the specialty occupation argument, which matters when your employer files your H-1B petition.
Connect your degree directly to the role
Finance Manager is a specialty occupation, but only when the role requires a specific degree. Make sure your resume and cover letter explicitly connect your finance or accounting degree to the job duties. Vague degree-to-role alignment creates H-1B petition risk later.
Start the H-1B conversation early
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you start a Finance Manager role in mid-OPT, you may have only one lottery cycle before your authorization expires. Raise sponsorship intent during the offer stage, not after your first performance review.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Finance degrees from STEM-designated programs, including some quantitative finance and financial engineering programs, qualify for the 24-month OPT extension. That extension buys two additional H-1B lottery attempts, which significantly improves your odds of securing long-term status.
Treat internship roles as sponsorship auditions
Many Finance Manager hires are internal promotions from analyst or associate roles. Getting into a sponsoring employer at a junior level during CPT or early OPT positions you for promotion and sponsored status before your OPT window closes.
Finance Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an F-1 student on OPT work as a Finance Manager?
Yes. Finance Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation under OPT because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Your OPT work authorization must be in a role directly related to your degree program. A finance or business degree aligns cleanly with this title, so most Finance Manager positions satisfy that requirement.
Do Finance Manager roles commonly come with H-1B sponsorship?
Finance Manager is one of the more consistently sponsored titles in the H-1B program. Large banks, asset managers, consulting firms, and corporate finance departments at major companies regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. Smaller firms and startups are less predictable. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly and sponsoring employers, so you can focus your search on roles with a realistic path to long-term status.
Does a Finance Manager role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is from a STEM-designated program, such as financial engineering, quantitative finance, or a data-focused economics program, you likely qualify for the extension. A standard finance or accounting degree typically does not qualify. Check your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM list to confirm before assuming you have the extra 24 months.
What should I do if my OPT expires before I secure H-1B sponsorship?
If you miss the H-1B lottery or your OPT expires before an approval, your options include applying in the next lottery cycle if you can maintain status, pursuing a cap-exempt employer such as a university or nonprofit research organization, or exploring other visa categories like the O-1A for individuals with extraordinary ability in finance. Talk to an immigration attorney as early as possible, not after your status expires.
How do I find Finance Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job postings don't specify OPT eligibility, which makes it difficult to know which employers will actually sponsor you. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on jobs open to F-1 OPT students, so you're not wasting applications on roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers at the Finance Manager level significantly shortens the search.