CPT Accounting Specialist Jobs
Accounting Specialist CPT jobs let F-1 students apply coursework in accounts payable, receivable, and financial reporting directly on the job. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must tie explicitly to your degree program. Part-time CPT runs concurrently with classes; full-time CPT typically requires a summer or co-op term.
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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 JobsAccounting Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position connects directly to your declared major. Accounting, finance, and business administration programs typically satisfy this requirement for roles involving financial reporting, reconciliations, or accounts payable work. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific degree program and the job description your employer provides, so bring documentation that maps the duties to your coursework.
Can I do CPT at a public accounting firm or only corporate accounting departments?
Both are eligible. CPT authorization depends on the role's connection to your curriculum, not the employer type. Public accounting firms, corporate finance teams, nonprofit finance departments, and government agencies all qualify as long as the Accounting Specialist duties align with your coursework. Some students find public accounting firms more structured in onboarding CPT students because they hire cohorts regularly.
How do I find Accounting Specialist employers who are familiar with CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for accounting roles filtered by employers with Labor Condition Application filing history. Firms that have filed LCAs for accounting occupations have already navigated work-authorization paperwork and are less likely to withdraw an offer when you explain CPT requirements to HR. Target companies with finance teams of ten or more people, as they tend to have dedicated HR staff who understand F-1 work authorization.
Does full-time CPT as an Accounting Specialist affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT used for 12 or more cumulative months eliminates OPT eligibility entirely, according to USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not affect OPT regardless of duration. If you plan to use OPT after graduation for H-1B visa positioning, structure your Accounting Specialist CPT as part-time during the academic year and reserve full-time arrangements for designated summer or co-op terms only.
What documents does my employer need from me to start my CPT placement?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization with the correct employer name, start date, and end date, plus your valid F-1 visa stamp and passport for Form I-9 completion. Some accounting firms also request your enrollment verification letter to confirm active student status. Get your I-20 updated by your DSO before your first day because working even one day without an authorized I-20 creates a status violation.