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Accounting Administrator jobs can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and candidates from Australia may qualify for the E-3 visa, which skips the H-1B lottery entirely.
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Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) is an agricultural financial cooperative owned by more than 17,400 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness voting stockholders in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Dedicated to Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI provides competitive and flexible financing, crop insurance expertise, and Rural 1st® country life lending. FCI manages an $8 billion loan portfolio, sells 1.5 million acres of crop insurance coverage, and employs approximately 300 staff in the Mahomet headquarters and 14 regional offices. The U.S. Farm Credit System is a network of locally owned cooperatives supporting rural communities, farm families, and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services today and tomorrow.
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation package. Grade and salary commensurate with experience, with an annualized base salary range of COMPENSATION.RANGE plus a retention bonus opportunity. This range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting.
- Comprehensive benefit package includes 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, vacation days, sick days, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and volunteer leave, along with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as further described at https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits/
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to work for a reputable and community-focused financial institution dedicated to a positive, collaborative work environment that encompasses the association’s mission to serve our members and the agricultural industry as we strive to help farm families succeed.
The Role
The Loan Accounting Administrator supports regional offices, central office departments, and business partners by ensuring complete and accurate processing of loan accounting operations. This role processes loan transactions and maintenance requests, maintains the accuracy of member loan accounts throughout the life of the loan, and provides technical expertise to resolve a variety of loan accounting and operational issues.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated employment period of approximately 18 months.
What You Will Contribute
- Process complex loan accounting and maintenance transactions, including loan extensions, fund transfers, pricing adjustments, payment changes, amortizations, corrections, reversals, refunds, and maturity transactions.
- Maintain accurate member loan accounts by researching and resolving rejected or incorrect transactions, completing accounting entries, and reviewing transactions for accuracy.
- Provide technical support to regional offices and internal partners by answering loan accounting questions, troubleshooting issues, and recommending appropriate solutions and corrections.
- Monitor daily exception reports and loan activity to identify discrepancies, complete necessary corrections, and support accurate transaction processing.
- Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts by investigating imbalances, correcting over-disbursements and unposted transactions, and completing adjusting entries as needed.
- Support loan booking and ongoing account maintenance by verifying loan information, note execution, pricing adjustments, and special program requirements.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational effectiveness by participating in system testing, training, validation activities, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
Required Skills
- General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting principles, practices, and methods.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process complex transactions, forms, documents, and financial information.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply established processes and procedures to resolve loan accounting issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and consistently apply specialized loan accounting systems and processes.
- Effective organizational, teamwork, and communication skills with the ability to gather information, manage detailed work, and collaborate with internal and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, agriculture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
- Or equivalent education, experience, and skillset sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
Farm Credit Illinois is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on any characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact careers@farmcreditIL.com. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
About Farm Credit Illinois
Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) is an agricultural financial cooperative owned by more than 17,400 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness voting stockholders in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Dedicated to Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI provides competitive and flexible financing, crop insurance expertise, and Rural 1st® country life lending. FCI manages an $8 billion loan portfolio, sells 1.5 million acres of crop insurance coverage, and employs approximately 300 staff in the Mahomet headquarters and 14 regional offices. The U.S. Farm Credit System is a network of locally owned cooperatives supporting rural communities, farm families, and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services today and tomorrow.
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation package. Grade and salary commensurate with experience, with an annualized base salary range of COMPENSATION.RANGE plus a retention bonus opportunity. This range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting.
- Comprehensive benefit package includes 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, vacation days, sick days, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and volunteer leave, along with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as further described at https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits/
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to work for a reputable and community-focused financial institution dedicated to a positive, collaborative work environment that encompasses the association’s mission to serve our members and the agricultural industry as we strive to help farm families succeed.
The Role
The Loan Accounting Administrator supports regional offices, central office departments, and business partners by ensuring complete and accurate processing of loan accounting operations. This role processes loan transactions and maintenance requests, maintains the accuracy of member loan accounts throughout the life of the loan, and provides technical expertise to resolve a variety of loan accounting and operational issues.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated employment period of approximately 18 months.
What You Will Contribute
- Process complex loan accounting and maintenance transactions, including loan extensions, fund transfers, pricing adjustments, payment changes, amortizations, corrections, reversals, refunds, and maturity transactions.
- Maintain accurate member loan accounts by researching and resolving rejected or incorrect transactions, completing accounting entries, and reviewing transactions for accuracy.
- Provide technical support to regional offices and internal partners by answering loan accounting questions, troubleshooting issues, and recommending appropriate solutions and corrections.
- Monitor daily exception reports and loan activity to identify discrepancies, complete necessary corrections, and support accurate transaction processing.
- Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts by investigating imbalances, correcting over-disbursements and unposted transactions, and completing adjusting entries as needed.
- Support loan booking and ongoing account maintenance by verifying loan information, note execution, pricing adjustments, and special program requirements.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational effectiveness by participating in system testing, training, validation activities, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
Required Skills
- General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting principles, practices, and methods.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process complex transactions, forms, documents, and financial information.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply established processes and procedures to resolve loan accounting issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and consistently apply specialized loan accounting systems and processes.
- Effective organizational, teamwork, and communication skills with the ability to gather information, manage detailed work, and collaborate with internal and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, agriculture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
- Or equivalent education, experience, and skillset sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
Farm Credit Illinois is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on any characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact careers@farmcreditIL.com. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Administrator
Verify your degree aligns with the role
Accounting Administrator positions qualify as specialty occupations only when the employer requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Check the job description for language like 'degree in accounting or finance required' before applying.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage tier for Accounting Administrator roles in your target city before your offer conversation.
Find sponsors with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to browse Accounting Administrator roles at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to sponsoring this job category.
Prepare for PERM documentation early
If your employer pursues a green card through EB-2 or EB-3, PERM requires documenting a recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers applied. Ask HR about their timeline so you can gather your credential evaluations and experience records in advance.
Australian nationals should request E-3 sponsorship
The E-3 visa is available only to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual cap that's never been exhausted. Your employer files an LCA but doesn't need to file a USCIS petition for a first-time E-3, making it a faster path than H-1B.
Clarify the offer letter before filing begins
The LCA and I-129 petition lock in your job title, duties, and worksite. If your role shifts from accounts payable to broader financial reporting after filing, USCIS may treat it as a material change requiring an amended petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Administrator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Accounting Administrator roles structured around general office duties may not qualify, but roles requiring a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration typically do. The job description language matters significantly in USCIS adjudications.
Which visas can sponsor an Accounting Administrator working in the U.S.?
The H-1B is the most common path for Accounting Administrator sponsorship and requires an annual lottery entry. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years. For permanent residency, employers can sponsor through EB-2 or EB-3 categories using PERM labor certification, which is a multi-step DOL process.
How do I find Accounting Administrator jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Accounting Administrator roles at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already filed for this job category rather than guessing from generic job postings.
Does my overseas accounting degree count toward H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
Foreign degrees are acceptable if they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. USCIS typically requires a credential evaluation from a recognized agency confirming the equivalency. A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in accounting is generally accepted as equivalent. Three years of specialized work experience can also substitute for one year of formal education under certain circumstances.
Will changing accounting software systems or job duties after my H-1B is approved cause problems?
Minor duty changes are usually fine, but a material change in your job title, core responsibilities, or work location can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving from accounts payable to a supervisory or analyst role, for example, would likely trigger this requirement and could affect your status if not handled proactively.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Accounting Administrator jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.