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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We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently. The Management Company division of Standish Management is looking for a Sr. Accounting Specialist to add to our team! In this role you will do accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties for accounts payable and receivable
- Book journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintain general ledger
- Reconcile credit cards and expense reports
- Assist with monthly or quarterly reporting requirements
- Prepare 1099s and provide support for federal, state and local tax compliance
- Maintain various web‐based accounting platforms
- Work on ad hoc requests from the client
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 3‐4 years of accounting and general ledger experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a team and individually
- Ability to effectively communicate to team members
- Strong organizational skills and work ethic
Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day‐to‐day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund‐level financial statements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
- Help with the internal semi‐annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
- Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
- Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
- Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
- Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
- Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
- Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
- 1‐2 years of experience in a full‐time role
- Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
- Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a team and individually
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
- 401K eligibility after 3 months
- Flexible Vacation Plan
- Sick Time Accrual Plan
- 8‐10 standard holidays along with year‐end office closure
- We provide a flexible work environment for all employees. Employees can choose to be classified as “flex remote” or “flex office”
- Compensation range: $70,000‐80,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
INTRODUCTION
We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently. The Management Company division of Standish Management is looking for a Sr. Accounting Specialist to add to our team! In this role you will do accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties for accounts payable and receivable
- Book journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintain general ledger
- Reconcile credit cards and expense reports
- Assist with monthly or quarterly reporting requirements
- Prepare 1099s and provide support for federal, state and local tax compliance
- Maintain various web‐based accounting platforms
- Work on ad hoc requests from the client
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 3‐4 years of accounting and general ledger experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a team and individually
- Ability to effectively communicate to team members
- Strong organizational skills and work ethic
Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day‐to‐day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund‐level financial statements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
- Help with the internal semi‐annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
- Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
- Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
- Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
- Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
- Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
- Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
- 1‐2 years of experience in a full‐time role
- Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
- Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a team and individually
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
- 401K eligibility after 3 months
- Flexible Vacation Plan
- Sick Time Accrual Plan
- 8‐10 standard holidays along with year‐end office closure
- We provide a flexible work environment for all employees. Employees can choose to be classified as “flex remote” or “flex office”
- Compensation range: $70,000‐80,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
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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.