Top 10 Accounting Firms Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 accounting firms hiring OPT students include EY, BDO, and Paylocity, spanning public accounting, audit, tax advisory, and business consulting across the accounting and auditing sector. Migrate Mate is tracking 880 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 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
EY
AssuranceConsultingTaxEY has 180 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any accounting firm on this list. 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 Management178
- Consulting & Strategy148
- Business Development88
- Technical Program Management68
- Compliance & Legal65
+456 roles across other teams
Open roles at EY180 openSee all 180+ EY OPT jobsApplySAP IS-U Reporting and Analytics ManagerHartford, Connecticut · HybridApplySAP IS-U FI-CA Senior ConsultantHoboken, New Jersey · HybridApplySAP IS-U Reporting and Analytics Senior ConsultantBoston, Massachusetts · HybridApplySAP IS-U Data Conversion Senior ConsultantDallas, Texas · HybridApplySAP - IS-U Data Conversion ManagerBoston, Massachusetts · Hybrid - 02
BDO
AssuranceTaxAdvisoryBDO has 134 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
- Finance125
- Accounting125
- Tax114
- Audit63
- Consulting & Strategy59
+175 roles across other teams
Open roles at BDO134 openSee all 134+ BDO OPT jobsApplySenior Analyst, Tax EquityMiami, Florida · On-siteApplySenior BuyerGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-siteApplyPartnership Experienced Tax SeniorNew York, New York · On-siteApplyAssurance AssociateDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplyTax Experienced AssociateDetroit, Michigan · On-site - 03
Paylocity
Payroll TechFinanceSaaSPaylocity has 124 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Project & Program Management. Paylocity develops cloud-based payroll and human capital management software for businesses.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support98
- Project & Program Management89
- Customer Service54
- Human Resources53
- Business Development44
+186 roles across other teams
Open roles at Paylocity124 openSee all 124+ Paylocity OPT jobsApplyCorporate Treasury AnalystSchaumburg, Illinois · RemoteApplyImplementation SpecialistPittsford, New York · On-siteApplyChat Service RepresentativeMeridian, Idaho · On-siteApplyBusiness Development RepresentativeSchaumburg, Illinois · On-siteApplyImplementation ConsultantPittsford, New York · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,200+ OPT jobs- 04
CohnReznick
AssuranceTaxAdvisoryCohnReznick has 91 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
- Accounting79
- Tax78
- Finance73
- Audit56
- Consulting & Strategy50
+131 roles across other teams
Open roles at CohnReznick91 openSee all 91+ CohnReznick OPT jobsApplyAssurance Senior AssociateLong Island, New York · HybridApplyFinance Transformation Advisory - Senior AssociateChicago, Illinois · HybridApplyTax Senior AssociateMiami, Florida · HybridApplyCost Segregation Senior AssociateAtlanta, Georgia · RemoteApplySenior AssociateChicago, Illinois · Hybrid - 05
CBIZ
Business ServicesTaxAccountingCBIZ has 75 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Accounting and Finance. CBIZ delivers accounting, tax, insurance, and business services to mid-market companies.
Open roles by team
- Accounting52
- Finance50
- Tax43
- Consulting & Strategy39
- Business Development39
+173 roles across other teams
Open roles at CBIZ75 openSee all 75+ CBIZ OPT jobsApplyTreasury ManagerCleveland, Ohio · On-siteApplyAccounts Payable SpecialistCleveland, Ohio · On-siteApplyForensic Accounting & Litigation Associate IISan Diego, California · On-siteApplyForensic Accounting & Litigation Associate ISan Diego, California · On-siteApplyInvestment AnalystCleveland, Ohio · On-site - 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
Baker Tilly Canada
AccountingTaxAdvisoryBaker Tilly Canada has 63 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 & Strategy46
- Accounting42
- Finance41
- Compliance & Legal37
- Project & Program Management28
+157 roles across other teams
Open roles at Baker Tilly Canada63 openSee all 63+ Baker Tilly Canada OPT jobsApplySenior ConsultantHouston, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Specialist, Outsource PayrollAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyHR Consultant (Generalist)Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyIT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Senior ConsultantFrisco, Texas · HybridApplyConsumer Regulatory Compliance Senior ConsultantFrisco, Texas · Hybrid - 07
Paychex, Inc.
PayrollHR ServicesFinancePaychex, Inc. has 59 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
- Sales41
- Business Development40
- Inside Sales31
- Customer Service & Support24
- Account Management22
+86 roles across other teams
Open roles at Paychex, Inc.59 openSee all 59+ Paychex, Inc. OPT jobsApplyOutside District Sales ManagerNovi, Michigan · On-siteApplyCorporate Benefits SpecialistRochester, New York · On-siteApplyClient HR Business Partner IHouston, Texas · On-siteApplySales ExecutiveArlington, Virginia · On-siteApplySales ManagerDenver, Colorado · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,200+ OPT jobs- 08
Grant Thornton
AuditTaxAdvisoryGrant Thornton has 59 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Finance and Accounting. Grant Thornton delivers audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organizations.
Open roles by team
- Finance48
- Accounting48
- Project & Program Management39
- Consulting & Strategy34
- Compliance & Legal30
+121 roles across other teams
Open roles at Grant Thornton59 openSee all 59+ Grant Thornton OPT jobsApplyPartnership Taxation Sr AssociatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyInternational Tax Senior AssociateFort Lauderdale, Florida · On-siteApplyForensic Accounting Senior AssociateNew York, New York · On-siteApplyIT Risk Senior AssociateCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyStructured Products Senior AssociatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-site - 09
KPMG
Public AccountingAuditTax AdvisoryKPMG has 51 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Tax and Finance. KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses across multiple industries.
Open roles by team
- Tax42
- Finance42
- Accounting42
- Consulting & Strategy32
- Business Development16
+45 roles across other teams
Open roles at KPMG51 openSee all 51+ KPMG OPT jobsApplyTalent Acquisition Assistant/HR AnalystRemote · RemoteApplyFront End EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Associate, Complex ValuationSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyTax Senior AssociateCleveland, Ohio · On-siteApplyTax ManagerDenver, Colorado · On-site - 10
Weaver
AssuranceTaxAdvisoryWeaver has 44 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
- Tax37
- Accounting37
- Project & Program Management9
- Engineering (Non-Software)7
- Consulting & Strategy7
+17 roles across other teams
Open roles at Weaver44 openSee all 44+ 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?
EY has the most, with 180 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by BDO (134) and Paylocity (124). Across the 10 accounting firms on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 880 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.