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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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Get Access To All JobsAre you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
As a Global Accounting Intern you will provide support to the Global Accounting & Close team with the closing administration functions by assisting with preparing journal entries, cost distributions and assuring completion to journal entry closing check lists for the Global Accounting & Close organization.
You will report to the Accounting Manager and be located at Cranberry. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support with the preparation of the closing checklist in Blackline and the accounting calendar
- Help post legacy non-SAP entity's trial balance feeds from non-US locations into SAP including mapping of legacy accounts
- Help prepare Blackline account reconciliations and journal entries for accounts under Global Accounting & Close organization
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in existing business practices and create standard operating procedures documentation
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent
- Completed Sophomore year of college
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $23.00 to $26.30 per hour.
LI-Hybrid
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
As a Global Accounting Intern you will provide support to the Global Accounting & Close team with the closing administration functions by assisting with preparing journal entries, cost distributions and assuring completion to journal entry closing check lists for the Global Accounting & Close organization.
You will report to the Accounting Manager and be located at Cranberry. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support with the preparation of the closing checklist in Blackline and the accounting calendar
- Help post legacy non-SAP entity's trial balance feeds from non-US locations into SAP including mapping of legacy accounts
- Help prepare Blackline account reconciliations and journal entries for accounts under Global Accounting & Close organization
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in existing business practices and create standard operating procedures documentation
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent
- Completed Sophomore year of college
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $23.00 to $26.30 per hour.
LI-Hybrid
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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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.