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Accounting CPT roles are a natural fit for students in accounting, finance, and business programs because the work directly mirrors coursework in auditing, tax, financial reporting, and managerial accounting. Employers ranging from public accounting firms to corporate finance teams hire CPT students as interns or staff accountants, and authorization comes from your DSO rather than USCIS, making the process straightforward once you have an offer letter.
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The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The intern will work closely with Kinder Morgan professionals, specifically focused on technical accounting: derivatives, hedging, and research, through on the job training and hands-on assignments including, but not limited to, allocations, journal entries, reconciliations, research, and financial reporting.
- The intern will have the opportunity to work with two or more functional areas of Kinder Morgan: Accounting Policies and Procedures, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Segment Accounting.
- Assist in monthly close process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Entering Junior or Senior year of college.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, MS Word, & Outlook.
- Ability to learn, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to deadlines.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills: listens intently; writes and speaks clearly.
- Takes initiative, highly adaptive, pays attention to detail, and works efficiently.
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The intern will work closely with Kinder Morgan professionals, specifically focused on technical accounting: derivatives, hedging, and research, through on the job training and hands-on assignments including, but not limited to, allocations, journal entries, reconciliations, research, and financial reporting.
- The intern will have the opportunity to work with two or more functional areas of Kinder Morgan: Accounting Policies and Procedures, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Segment Accounting.
- Assist in monthly close process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Entering Junior or Senior year of college.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, MS Word, & Outlook.
- Ability to learn, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to deadlines.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills: listens intently; writes and speaks clearly.
- Takes initiative, highly adaptive, pays attention to detail, and works efficiently.
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsAccounting CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
How does accounting work qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT requires a direct connection between the job duties and your enrolled curriculum. For accounting students, roles involving financial statement preparation, tax return work, audit support, accounts payable and receivable, or managerial reporting all satisfy this requirement. Your DSO will review the offer letter and confirm the connection to your program. The stronger the overlap between the job description and your current coursework, the smoother the authorization process.
Can I do CPT at a public accounting firm while still taking classes?
Yes, and public accounting firms are among the most active CPT employers for accounting students. Part-time CPT, which allows up to 20 hours per week during the academic semester, is the most common arrangement. Some firms structure internship rotations around the academic calendar, and busy season roles during tax season or audit cycles can align with semester breaks, which allow full-time CPT without affecting your class schedule.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility if I work at an accounting firm?
It can. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your program, you lose eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. Most accounting students use part-time CPT during semesters and limit full-time CPT to summer or winter breaks to preserve their OPT for after graduation. Talk to your DSO early if you are planning multiple CPT authorizations.
What types of employers typically hire accounting CPT students?
The four large public accounting firms, regional CPA practices, corporate accounting departments, financial services companies, and nonprofit organizations all hire CPT students regularly. Corporate roles in accounts payable, financial planning and analysis, and internal audit are particularly accessible because the duties map cleanly onto standard accounting curricula. Government agencies and university finance offices also hire CPT students in accounting support roles.
Where is the best place to find accounting CPT jobs?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by work authorization type, making it straightforward to find accounting roles open to CPT candidates without sorting through listings that require permanent work authorization. Beyond Migrate Mate, your university's career center often has employer relationships with local CPA firms that actively recruit CPT students, and attending campus accounting society events can surface roles before they are posted publicly.