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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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 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.