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Accountant CPT roles let F-1 students apply coursework in financial reporting, auditing, and tax preparation while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must tie directly to your accounting or finance degree program.
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The Accounting staff intern will be an integral member of the Accounting Department team at CCHMC led by the Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. Interns will be assigned to execute specific tasks within a variety of operational and accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger, research accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, and cashier office responsibilities. Required skills include outstanding verbal, written, and communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, strong analytical abilities, and strong Microsoft Office product knowledge, including Excel. Accounting majors preferred. Students will attend CCHMC’s new hire orientation program and will be a part of monthly department meetings.
Accounting Interns may have an opportunity to experience a wide array of assignments, exposing them to different facets of CCHMC’s operations. The internship "career path" may include assignments in core accounting functions – general ledger, accounts payable, research accounting, and fixed assets.
We are committed to the personal and professional development of our interns. We will provide performance feedback at the end of the assignment to ensure continual personal and professional growth. If desired, part-time work may be available during times that the intern is attending classes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Student currently enrolled in an Accounting bachelor degree program
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location: Vernon Manor
DEPARTMENT
Accounting - General
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
SCHEDULE
Full time
WEEKLY HOURS
40
FTE
1
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Temporary (Fixed Term)
INTRODUCTION
The Accounting staff intern will be an integral member of the Accounting Department team at CCHMC led by the Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. Interns will be assigned to execute specific tasks within a variety of operational and accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger, research accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, and cashier office responsibilities. Required skills include outstanding verbal, written, and communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, strong analytical abilities, and strong Microsoft Office product knowledge, including Excel. Accounting majors preferred. Students will attend CCHMC’s new hire orientation program and will be a part of monthly department meetings.
Accounting Interns may have an opportunity to experience a wide array of assignments, exposing them to different facets of CCHMC’s operations. The internship "career path" may include assignments in core accounting functions – general ledger, accounts payable, research accounting, and fixed assets.
We are committed to the personal and professional development of our interns. We will provide performance feedback at the end of the assignment to ensure continual personal and professional growth. If desired, part-time work may be available during times that the intern is attending classes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Student currently enrolled in an Accounting bachelor degree program
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location: Vernon Manor
DEPARTMENT
Accounting - General
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
SCHEDULE
Full time
WEEKLY HOURS
40
FTE
1
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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Get Access To All JobsAccountant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPT work as an accountant count toward CPA exam experience requirements?
It depends on the state board. Some states accept supervised accounting experience from CPT roles toward the one to two years of work experience required for CPA licensure, but the supervising CPA must hold an active license and the duties must meet the board's definition of qualifying experience. Confirm eligibility with your state's Board of Accountancy before your start date.
Can I do part-time CPT as an accountant while taking a full course load?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as 20 hours or fewer per week and does not affect your OPT eligibility, regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, which is more than 20 hours per week for 12 months or more, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so most F-1 students in accounting programs structure CPT positions as part-time during the academic year.
What job duties qualify an accountant role for CPT authorization?
Your DSO will look for a direct connection between the job duties and your current coursework. Roles involving financial statement preparation, tax return processing, audit support, or management accounting analysis typically qualify for accounting and finance students. General administrative or data entry tasks alone usually don't. Ask your employer to specify accounting-specific duties in the offer letter you submit to your DSO.
How do I find accountant employers who already understand CPT hiring?
Employers with prior DOL Labor Condition Application filings for accounting roles have already worked through the documentation process for F-1 employees and are familiar with work authorization forms. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for accounting positions, which is a practical filter for identifying firms that won't be caught off guard by your CPT authorization paperwork.
Does my CPT accountant role need to be at a CPA firm, or can it be in industry?
CPT authorization is not limited to public accounting firms. Corporate accounting roles at banks, healthcare systems, technology companies, and government contractors all qualify as long as the duties connect to your curriculum and your DSO approves the specific position. Industry accounting roles can be particularly valuable because they often provide broader exposure to ERP systems and management reporting that public firm internships don't cover.