OPT Jobs in Arkansas
Arkansas's F-1 OPT job market is concentrated in healthcare, agriculture technology, retail supply chain, and logistics, with the strongest employer density in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Bentonville. Major corporations headquartered here actively hire OPT candidates across engineering, data, and business functions.
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We are seeking a Manufacturing Accountant to support accounting and financial functions across our Arkansas manufacturing operations. Working under the general supervision of the Regional Plant Controller, this position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial and inventory records, supporting plant operations, and providing timely reporting and analysis.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, is comfortable analyzing data and resolving variances, and can work independently while partnering effectively with plant leadership and other departments.
What You’ll Do:
- Review and complete daily production and consumption transactions and investigate and resolve consumption issues and usage variances.
- Prepare daily and monthly inventory reports and work with plant management to identify, explain, and resolve inventory variances.
- Ensure accuracy of plant operating expense reports and monthly accounting accruals, including reviewing open purchase orders and GR/IR reports.
- Track capital expenditures, including expenses, asset and disposal forms, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end general ledger close activities, including preparing journal entries, management reports, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual manufacturing budget and mid-year forecasts.
- Support physical inventory activities, including analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Participate in various plant audits and inventory-related activities, including mock recalls.
- Provide backup support for Accounts Payable functions, including receiving, matching, and coding plant invoices, processing new vendor requests, and resolving AP issues.
- Maintain and manage recipes and bill of material data within SAP.
- Cross-train with office personnel and the Regional Plant Controller to provide coverage during absences as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Regional Plant Controller or other members of management.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of hands-on manufacturing accounting experience.
- Experience working with a fully integrated ERP system - SAP preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with automated reporting systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
You’d Be a Great Fit If You:
- Can connect financial data and reports to day-to-day operations.
- Comfortable reviewing variances, asking questions, and identifying the root causes of issues.
- Able to work closely with plant leadership to develop solutions and improve performance.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on tasks.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: A salaried compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access to company-sponsored benefits to support your health and well-being.
- Retirement Planning: A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.
- Career Development: Opportunities to expand your skills, develop professionally, and grow within the company.
Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V
About the Position
We are seeking a Manufacturing Accountant to support accounting and financial functions across our Arkansas manufacturing operations. Working under the general supervision of the Regional Plant Controller, this position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial and inventory records, supporting plant operations, and providing timely reporting and analysis.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, is comfortable analyzing data and resolving variances, and can work independently while partnering effectively with plant leadership and other departments.
What You’ll Do:
- Review and complete daily production and consumption transactions and investigate and resolve consumption issues and usage variances.
- Prepare daily and monthly inventory reports and work with plant management to identify, explain, and resolve inventory variances.
- Ensure accuracy of plant operating expense reports and monthly accounting accruals, including reviewing open purchase orders and GR/IR reports.
- Track capital expenditures, including expenses, asset and disposal forms, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end general ledger close activities, including preparing journal entries, management reports, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual manufacturing budget and mid-year forecasts.
- Support physical inventory activities, including analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Participate in various plant audits and inventory-related activities, including mock recalls.
- Provide backup support for Accounts Payable functions, including receiving, matching, and coding plant invoices, processing new vendor requests, and resolving AP issues.
- Maintain and manage recipes and bill of material data within SAP.
- Cross-train with office personnel and the Regional Plant Controller to provide coverage during absences as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Regional Plant Controller or other members of management.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of hands-on manufacturing accounting experience.
- Experience working with a fully integrated ERP system - SAP preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with automated reporting systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
You’d Be a Great Fit If You:
- Can connect financial data and reports to day-to-day operations.
- Comfortable reviewing variances, asking questions, and identifying the root causes of issues.
- Able to work closely with plant leadership to develop solutions and improve performance.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on tasks.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: A salaried compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access to company-sponsored benefits to support your health and well-being.
- Retirement Planning: A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.
- Career Development: Opportunities to expand your skills, develop professionally, and grow within the company.
Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in Arkansas
Target Bentonville's retail tech ecosystem
Walmart's global headquarters draws dozens of suppliers and tech vendors to Bentonville. Many actively hire OPT candidates in data analytics, supply chain, and software roles. Concentrating your search in this corridor improves your odds significantly.
Leverage university career centers early
University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University have established employer pipelines with regional companies familiar with OPT authorization. Career fairs and on-campus recruiting events often surface employers already experienced with F-1 OPT paperwork.
Prioritize employers with existing OPT track records
Search Migrate Mate to filter Arkansas job postings by employers who have previously sponsored F-1 OPT workers. Employers with prior experience are far more likely to understand the process and move quickly on offers.
Align your STEM designation if eligible
STEM OPT extends your authorization from 12 to 36 months. Roles in computer science, engineering, and biology qualify. Arkansas employers in healthcare IT and agtech are particularly receptive to STEM OPT candidates given the longer runway.
Research healthcare system employers directly
Arkansas Children's Hospital, UAMS, and Baptist Health regularly hire across clinical research, health informatics, and administrative functions. These large systems have dedicated HR teams familiar with work authorization, making them more predictable sponsorship partners.
Factor in start date timelines when applying
OPT authorization must be active before your first day of work. Apply at least 90 days before your intended start date and confirm employers understand OPT lead times. Use Migrate Mate to identify roles with flexible or future-dated start windows.
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Get Access To All JobsF-1 OPT Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Arkansas sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
Healthcare, retail and supply chain technology, agriculture technology, and information technology are the leading industries for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Arkansas. The concentration of Walmart and its supplier network in Northwest Arkansas creates particularly strong demand for OPT candidates in data, logistics, and software engineering roles.
Which cities in Arkansas have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Bentonville and the broader Northwest Arkansas metro area lead the state, driven by Walmart's headquarters and its ecosystem of technology and logistics vendors. Little Rock follows as the state capital with strong healthcare, government contracting, and financial services employers. Fayetteville, home to the University of Arkansas, also has consistent OPT hiring across tech and research roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Arkansas?
Roles must be directly related to your field of study and require practical application of your degree. In Arkansas, qualifying roles commonly include software developer, data analyst, supply chain analyst, clinical research coordinator, mechanical engineer, and health informatics specialist. Positions that are purely administrative or unrelated to your academic program generally do not qualify under OPT rules.
How do I find F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arkansas?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type and state, so you can surface Arkansas employers who have posted roles open to F-1 OPT candidates without manually screening hundreds of listings. Combining that with outreach to university career centers and direct applications to large regional employers like Walmart, UAMS, and Dillard's gives you the most complete coverage.
Are there any Arkansas-specific considerations I should know about for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Arkansas does not impose state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal OPT rules, so the standard USCIS authorization process applies. One practical consideration is that many Arkansas employers outside of Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock are small or mid-sized businesses with limited experience processing OPT authorization. It is worth confirming early in the application process that the employer's HR team is familiar with the requirements and your authorized start date.