CPT Accounting Jobs
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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This position is 100% in-office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse, NY.
Job Summary
As an Accounting Intern, you will support the accounting and finance team by performing daily clerical tasks, assisting with financial record-keeping, and gaining hands-on experience with accounting procedures.
Pay Range
$22.50 per hour
Hours: Fall & Spring Part-Time
- Schedule varies based on candidate availability
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial or Tax teams with various tasks.
- Provide support to the financial team for month end and year end closing activities.
- Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.
- Organize and file financial documents (digital and physical).
- Update accounting database and reconciliations with current information.
- Perform account reconciliations and identify and report discrepancies.
- Support the Tax team in gathering and organizing financial data for compliance and audit purposes.
- Perform tax research on regulatory updates and summarize findings for management.
- Help prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax filings and financial audits.
- Maintain accurate and confidential tax records.
- Assist with sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax compliance as needed.
- Participate in special projects related to tax planning or process improvement.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements.
About Rapid Response
Rapid Response Monitoring is a national leader in the monitoring of alarms and security systems. Designated as an Essential Business by the Department of Homeland Security, we are dedicated to protecting life and property. Founded and headquartered in Syracuse since 1992, with offices in California and Nevada. Our growing organization serves as a critical response center focused on protecting life, residences, and businesses. Whether it’s a kitchen fire, an intruder at a business, a family member experiencing a medical emergency, or preventative non-emergency customer service conversations, our heroes are here to serve every day - 24/7, 365 days a year. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the monitoring backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country. If you are in search of a unique, rewarding career opportunity in an industry like no other, join #TeamRapid!
Located in Franklin Square, Rapid Response prides itself as a newly remodeled state-of-the-art facility containing ultra-modern technology. From touch-free entrances and continual sanitization to iPad break rooms and comfortable lounge areas, our employees enjoy a pristine and contemporary work environment.
Additional Information
Rapid Response offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and dynamic and professional work environments. We also offer continued growth through our internal advancement opportunities.
Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location
This position is 100% in-office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse, NY.
Job Summary
As an Accounting Intern, you will support the accounting and finance team by performing daily clerical tasks, assisting with financial record-keeping, and gaining hands-on experience with accounting procedures.
Pay Range
$22.50 per hour
Hours: Fall & Spring Part-Time
- Schedule varies based on candidate availability
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial or Tax teams with various tasks.
- Provide support to the financial team for month end and year end closing activities.
- Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.
- Organize and file financial documents (digital and physical).
- Update accounting database and reconciliations with current information.
- Perform account reconciliations and identify and report discrepancies.
- Support the Tax team in gathering and organizing financial data for compliance and audit purposes.
- Perform tax research on regulatory updates and summarize findings for management.
- Help prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax filings and financial audits.
- Maintain accurate and confidential tax records.
- Assist with sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax compliance as needed.
- Participate in special projects related to tax planning or process improvement.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements.
About Rapid Response
Rapid Response Monitoring is a national leader in the monitoring of alarms and security systems. Designated as an Essential Business by the Department of Homeland Security, we are dedicated to protecting life and property. Founded and headquartered in Syracuse since 1992, with offices in California and Nevada. Our growing organization serves as a critical response center focused on protecting life, residences, and businesses. Whether it’s a kitchen fire, an intruder at a business, a family member experiencing a medical emergency, or preventative non-emergency customer service conversations, our heroes are here to serve every day - 24/7, 365 days a year. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the monitoring backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country. If you are in search of a unique, rewarding career opportunity in an industry like no other, join #TeamRapid!
Located in Franklin Square, Rapid Response prides itself as a newly remodeled state-of-the-art facility containing ultra-modern technology. From touch-free entrances and continual sanitization to iPad break rooms and comfortable lounge areas, our employees enjoy a pristine and contemporary work environment.
Additional Information
Rapid Response offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and dynamic and professional work environments. We also offer continued growth through our internal advancement opportunities.
Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.