Top 10 Accounting Firms Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 accounting firms hiring OPT students include KPMG, Paylocity, and CBIZ, spanning public accounting, audit, tax advisory, and business consulting across the accounting and auditing sector. Migrate Mate is tracking 974 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with accounting, finance, or a related discipline, these firms hire directly into roles without requiring any employer filing.
Which accounting firms hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
KPMG
Public AccountingAuditTax AdvisoryKPMG has 147 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any accounting firm on this list. Its openings concentrate in Tax and Finance. KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses across multiple industries.
Open roles by team
- Tax134
- Finance133
- Accounting133
- Project & Program Management67
- Consulting & Strategy61
+127 roles across other teams
Open roles at KPMG147 openSee all 147+ KPMG OPT jobsApplyFront End EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Associate, Ignition - Tax Data EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior Associate, Complex ValuationSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyProject ManagerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyTax ManagerAustin, Texas · On-site - 02
Paylocity
Payroll TechFinanceSaaSPaylocity has 142 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Human Resources. Paylocity develops cloud-based payroll and human capital management software for businesses.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support118
- Human Resources81
- Customer Service78
- Project & Program Management75
- Business Development28
+214 roles across other teams
Open roles at Paylocity142 openSee all 142+ Paylocity OPT jobsApplyImplementation Consultant IMeridian, Idaho · On-siteApplyOutbound Growth Account ExecutiveRochester, New York · On-siteApplyRetirement Services Account ManagerPittsford, New York · On-siteApplyHuman Resources Consultant ISchaumburg, Illinois · On-siteApplyClient Services RepresentativeMeridian, Idaho · On-site - 03
CBIZ
Business ServicesTaxAccountingCBIZ has 130 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Finance and Accounting. CBIZ delivers accounting, tax, insurance, and business services to mid-market companies.
Open roles by team
- Finance98
- Accounting98
- Tax82
- Audit75
- Business Development56
+250 roles across other teams
Open roles at CBIZ130 openSee all 130+ CBIZ OPT jobsApplySenior ConsultantSt. Louis, Missouri · On-siteApplyHCM Sales ConsultantHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyOutsourced Accounting Senior AssociateProvidence, Rhode Island · On-siteApplyAudit Senior AssociateMarlton, New Jersey · On-siteApplyInvestment ConsultantCleveland, Ohio · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,400+ OPT jobs- 04
BDO
AssuranceTaxAdvisoryBDO has 129 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Finance and Accounting. BDO offers assurance, tax, and advisory services to businesses of all sizes.
Open roles by team
- Finance113
- Accounting113
- Tax95
- Compliance & Legal68
- Consulting & Strategy60
+195 roles across other teams
Open roles at BDO129 openSee all 129+ BDO OPT jobsApplyAssurance SeniorNew York, New York · On-siteApplySenior Associate, State and Local Advisory- Government ServicesNew York, New York · On-siteApplyTax Senior, Private Client ServicesNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyAssurance AssociateMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-siteApplySenior Associate, RAS – Financial ServicesNew York, New York · On-site - 05
EY
AssuranceConsultingTaxEY has 97 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Consulting & Strategy. EY provides assurance, consulting, strategy, tax, and transaction services globally.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management97
- Consulting & Strategy77
- Business Development59
- Compliance & Legal43
- Technical Program Management38
+231 roles across other teams
Open roles at EY97 openSee all 97+ EY OPT jobsApplyDigital and AI Procurement Tech ManagerHoboken, New Jersey · HybridApplySeniorDallas, Texas · HybridApplyAI Solution DeveloperSan Antonio, Texas · HybridApplyOracle Services- HCM and Benefit Implementation Consultant - ManagerChicago, Illinois · HybridApplySenior ConsultantNew York, New York · Hybrid - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Paychex, Inc.
PayrollHR ServicesFinancePaychex, Inc. has 86 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Business Development. Paychex provides payroll, HR, and benefits administration solutions to small and mid-size businesses.
Open roles by team
- Sales59
- Business Development55
- Inside Sales42
- Customer Service & Support41
- Account Management32
+143 roles across other teams
Open roles at Paychex, Inc.86 openSee all 86+ Paychex, Inc. OPT jobsApplyAccount ExecutiveChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySr Revenue Operations AnalystRochester, New York · On-siteApplySales Development RepresentativeAllentown, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySales Planning & Operations ManagerRochester, New York · On-siteApplyOperating Risk Representative IICincinnati, Ohio · On-site - 07
CohnReznick
AssuranceTaxAdvisoryCohnReznick has 78 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Accounting and Tax. CohnReznick provides accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory services with a focus on complex industries.
Open roles by team
- Accounting65
- Tax64
- Finance59
- Audit41
- Consulting & Strategy41
+118 roles across other teams
Open roles at CohnReznick78 openSee all 78+ CohnReznick OPT jobsApplyRenewable Energy Client Accounting - ManagerAustin, Texas · RemoteApplyAssurance Senior AssociateLong Island, New York · HybridApplyProject Management SpecialistChicago, Illinois · HybridApplyTax Senior AssociateHartford, Connecticut · HybridApplyTechnical Accounting - ManagerMiami, Florida · Remote See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,400+ OPT jobs- 08
Grant Thornton
AuditTaxAdvisoryGrant Thornton has 63 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Consulting & Strategy. Grant Thornton delivers audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organizations.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management46
- Consulting & Strategy43
- Finance37
- Accounting37
- Business Development30
+103 roles across other teams
Open roles at Grant Thornton63 openSee all 63+ Grant Thornton OPT jobsApplyCorporate Tax Senior AssociateKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyPartnership Taxation Sr AssociateMelville, New York · On-siteApplyRisk Cyber Internal Audit Senior AssociateNew York, New York · HybridApplyAudit Senior Associate ILos Angeles, California · HybridApplyFinancial Due Diligence Senior AssociateLos Angeles, California · On-site - 09
Baker Tilly Canada
AccountingTaxAdvisoryBaker Tilly Canada has 56 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Consulting & Strategy and Accounting. Baker Tilly Canada provides accounting, advisory, and tax services across Canadian and cross-border markets.
Open roles by team
- Consulting & Strategy43
- Accounting35
- Finance34
- Project & Program Management34
- Compliance & Legal33
+132 roles across other teams
Open roles at Baker Tilly Canada56 openSee all 56+ Baker Tilly Canada OPT jobsApplySenior ConsultantFrisco, Texas · HybridApplyConsultant - GAAP AdvisoryRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplySr. Systems EngineerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyPublic Sector IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced ConsultantMcLean, Virginia · HybridApplyAssurance PreparerMadison, Wisconsin · On-site - 10
Weaver
AssuranceTaxAdvisoryWeaver has 46 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Tax and Accounting. Weaver is a Texas-based accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services.
Open roles by team
- Tax39
- Accounting38
- Project & Program Management10
- Audit8
- Engineering (Non-Software)7
+19 roles across other teams
Open roles at Weaver46 openSee all 46+ Weaver OPT jobsApplyTax Senior Associate or SupervisorBethesda, Maryland · On-siteApplyEnergy Compliance Services - Supervisor Chemical EngineerHouston, Texas · HybridApplyProperty Tax Experienced AssociateDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyAccounting Advisory Services Senior Associate or SupervisorLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyTax SupervisorPasadena, California · On-site
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OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
KPMG has the most, with 147 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Paylocity (142) and CBIZ (130). Across the 10 accounting firms on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 974 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year are eligible for OPT. Work authorization lasts up to 12 months and must be used in a role directly related to the student's field of study. Students apply through their Designated School Official and file Form I-765 with USCIS before their program end date. The employer does not file anything.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization comes from USCIS, not from the employer. Start by contacting your Designated School Official, who issues a new I-20 recommending OPT. You then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once your EAD arrives and your authorization start date begins, you can start working. Choose a role that relates directly to your field of study, since that connection is required to maintain valid OPT status.