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Product Specialist roles sit at the intersection of technical knowledge and customer-facing communication, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in business, engineering, or computer science. Most employers file H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT, and STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree qualifies.
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Kansas City Consolidated Accounting Office
Location: 4370 W. 109th St., Suite 210, Overland Park, Kansas 66211
Summary: Responsible for accurately preparing, maintaining, transmitting, and posting aftermarket product in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Review and correct schedules
- Process cancellations
- Post ACH payments received
- Verify cancellation forms are accurate and completely filled out to include customer/dealer signature and refund to section
- Distribute refunds accordingly (ex. cut checks, down payment JE)
- Send cancellation request for processing
- Verify monthly cancellation payments received
- Post monthly cancellation payments, upon receipt from accounting manager via bank reconciliation
- Manage/clear cancellation schedules for each store
- Provide notes for any issues that need attention from the dealership management and give to the accounting manager for weekly review in debriefs
- Build relationships and communication with dealership personnel, accounting managers and HAG
- Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
- Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
- Participates in required training
- Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
- Follows Safeguards rules and regulations
- Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
- Complies with Company policies and procedures
- Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
Desired Education:
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Field of Study/Work Experience:
- Accounting
- Automotive
- Business
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
Desired Work Experience:
- up to 3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5+ years
Education/Experience:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Accounting experience in a high volume environment desired. Strong organizational skills required.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Automobile Salesperson License
Computer Skills:
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. Ability to learn the Dealership Management System, Spreadsheet software, accounting software, and inventory software.
Communication Skills:
Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Attendance Expectations:
The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel.
Environment Demands:
Duties are performed primarily at a desk in an office setting. Work includes frequent clerical and administrative responsibilities and interaction with customers, managers and employees.
Verbal and Writing Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Core Values:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:
Servant Leadership
Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.
Teamwork through Trust & Respect
Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.
Integrity
Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.
Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm
Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.
Passion for Winning
Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.
Accountability at All Levels
Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Product Specialist
Target companies with a history of OPT hiring
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Product Specialist roles. A pattern of past filings is the strongest signal that a company is comfortable sponsoring international candidates through OPT and beyond.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Product Specialist roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid losing extension eligibility.
Address OPT timing proactively with employers
Bring up your OPT end date early in the process, not after an offer. Employers who are unwilling to sponsor rarely change their minds late in hiring. Early transparency filters out poor fits and saves time for both sides.
Connect your technical background to product outcomes
Hiring managers for Product Specialist roles want candidates who can translate technical details into business value. Framing your degree and project experience in terms of customer problems solved makes your profile more compelling and your OPT status easier to justify.
Ask specifically about H-1B sponsorship timelines
Not all companies that hire on OPT will sponsor H-1B visa. Ask during the offer stage whether the company has sponsored H-1B for this role before and what the internal process looks like. Vague answers are a signal worth taking seriously.
Document your technical qualifications carefully
Product Specialist roles must meet the specialty occupation standard for H-1B sponsorship. Keep records of your degree, relevant coursework, and job duties. A clear connection between your field of study and the role strengthens any future visa petition.
Product Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Product Specialist on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Product Specialist positions typically involve technical product knowledge, customer training, and cross-functional collaboration, which can align with degrees in business, computer science, or engineering. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer qualifies under your OPT authorization.
Do Product Specialist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree's CIP code rather than the job title itself. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering, and the role involves applying that technical training, the 24-month extension is likely available. Verify eligibility with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find Product Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you are not sorting through hundreds of postings that exclude international candidates. Product Specialist roles in SaaS, enterprise software, and hardware companies tend to have stronger sponsorship track records than those in industries less familiar with the visa process.
Will a Product Specialist employer sponsor my H-1B after OPT?
Many do, particularly in technology and software, where Product Specialist roles are common and companies already have immigration counsel in place. H-1B sponsorship is not guaranteed by accepting a role on OPT, so it is worth asking directly during the offer stage whether the company has sponsored H-1B for this position before.
What makes a Product Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field to perform the job, not just any degree. Product Specialist positions that involve technical product expertise, such as configuring software, training enterprise clients, or supporting complex implementations, typically satisfy this standard when paired with a relevant degree in computer science, engineering, or business.