CPT Accounting Associate Jobs
Accounting Associate roles involve bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting, core tasks that map directly to accounting and finance degree requirements. CPT authorization must come from your DSO before your start date, and the work must be listed as a required or elective component of your academic program.
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SWBC is seeking talented students to join our College Intern Program in San Antonio, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for college students who are motivated and eager to learn within their educational field of study.
Interns will gain practical hands-on experience and training that will provide an opportunity for growth, learning and development within the financial services industry. Full-time and part-time paid internship opportunities will be available in numerous departments, which may include: Information Technology, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Mortgage, Insurance, Legal, PEO, Lender Placed Operations, Financial Institutions, Investment Services and Training. Interns will be placed within a specific division based on interest, experience, academic coursework, SWBC’s business need, and flexibility with college/university schedule.
Why you’ll love this role:
As an SWBC intern, you will be learning on the job in real-time from talented professionals within the financial services industry. We will develop, teach, mentor, and support your efforts throughout the internship. Our interns are given projects that are impactful and meaningful to SWBC, so interns will feel they are a valued team member of our SWBC family.
Essential duties include the following:
- Builds awareness and gain exposure to the accounting department.
- Effectively communicates and integrates into a professional team environment.
- Learns key technical skills to apply acquired knowledge and assists in problem solving.
- Gains practical, hands-on experience that will provide an opportunity for growth.
- Works alongside and shadow team members while expanding your knowledge base with the ability to further develop your skills.
Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related program from an accredited university/college.
- Expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.
- Must have completed Accounting I and Accounting II coursework.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
- Detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills.
- Organized and able to adapt well to change.
- Passion and desire for learning and a proactive energy for getting things done.
- Ability to display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
SWBC offers*:
- Competitive overall compensation package
- Work/Life balance
- Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
- Years of Service awards
- Career enhancement and growth opportunities
- Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
- Continuing education and career certifications
- Variety of healthcare coverage options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
- Lucrative Wellness Program
*Based upon employee eligibility
Additional Information:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
INTRODUCTION
SWBC is seeking talented students to join our College Intern Program in San Antonio, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for college students who are motivated and eager to learn within their educational field of study.
Interns will gain practical hands-on experience and training that will provide an opportunity for growth, learning and development within the financial services industry. Full-time and part-time paid internship opportunities will be available in numerous departments, which may include: Information Technology, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Mortgage, Insurance, Legal, PEO, Lender Placed Operations, Financial Institutions, Investment Services and Training. Interns will be placed within a specific division based on interest, experience, academic coursework, SWBC’s business need, and flexibility with college/university schedule.
Why you’ll love this role:
As an SWBC intern, you will be learning on the job in real-time from talented professionals within the financial services industry. We will develop, teach, mentor, and support your efforts throughout the internship. Our interns are given projects that are impactful and meaningful to SWBC, so interns will feel they are a valued team member of our SWBC family.
Essential duties include the following:
- Builds awareness and gain exposure to the accounting department.
- Effectively communicates and integrates into a professional team environment.
- Learns key technical skills to apply acquired knowledge and assists in problem solving.
- Gains practical, hands-on experience that will provide an opportunity for growth.
- Works alongside and shadow team members while expanding your knowledge base with the ability to further develop your skills.
Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related program from an accredited university/college.
- Expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.
- Must have completed Accounting I and Accounting II coursework.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
- Detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills.
- Organized and able to adapt well to change.
- Passion and desire for learning and a proactive energy for getting things done.
- Ability to display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
SWBC offers*:
- Competitive overall compensation package
- Work/Life balance
- Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
- Years of Service awards
- Career enhancement and growth opportunities
- Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
- Continuing education and career certifications
- Variety of healthcare coverage options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
- Lucrative Wellness Program
*Based upon employee eligibility
Additional Information:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
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Get Access To All JobsAccounting Associate CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Associate role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your accounting or finance program includes a practicum, internship, or cooperative education requirement. The key test is whether your DSO can tie the job duties, reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts payable, directly to a course or degree requirement. Purely clerical roles without an accounting function generally won't qualify.
Can I do part-time CPT as an Accounting Associate while still in class?
Yes. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count against your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT entirely, so most students doing CPT during the academic year keep hours below that threshold.
How do I find Accounting Associate employers who understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with Labor Condition Application filing history in accounting and finance roles. LCA filings indicate a firm has sponsored international employees before and is familiar with authorization requirements, making the CPT onboarding conversation much simpler than approaching employers with no sponsorship track record.
What documents does an employer need to onboard me on CPT?
Your employer needs your current I-20 with the CPT endorsement showing their company name and your start date, your F-1 visa stamp if you've traveled internationally, and your I-94 arrival record. E-Verify is not required for CPT, but some HR departments will still run it, your I-20 and passport are the primary authorization documents.
If my CPT accounting role leads to a full-time offer, what visa options follow?
Your most direct path is OPT, which gives you 12 months of post-graduation work authorization. If your degree is in accounting, finance, or a STEM-designated field, a 24-month STEM OPT extension may apply. Many accounting employers then sponsor H-1B visa petitions, which USCIS processes under the annual April lottery for the following October start date.