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Business Operations CPT roles span supply chain coordination, process improvement, and operational analytics, work that ties directly to business administration, industrial engineering, and management information systems curricula. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must be listed in your I-20 as an integral curricular requirement.
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Get Access To All JobsWI Office Locations: Baraboo, Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton.
Upcoming Opportunities:
- Spring 2027, Business Operations Internship (January 11th - April 16th): Baraboo office APPLICATIONS OPEN
- Summer 2027: MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
At MBE CPAs, interns are treated as part of the team from day one. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside department leaders and professionals who are invested in your growth while contributing to meaningful projects across the organization. Along the way, you'll build professional connections and gain exposure to potential career opportunities within MBE and the affiliate group.
As a Business Operations intern, you'll gain exposure to the behind-the-scenes operations that help keep teams, clients, and workflows moving efficiently. This internship offers insight into administrative processes, business operations and the systems that support daily activities across the organization.
What you'll do:
- Support document workflows through scanning and organizing client documents
- Setting up client accounts
- Assembling completed returns
- Provide overall administrative and client support when needed
SkillsQualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in business administration, accounting communications, or related field
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and client confidentiality
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office products
- Adaptable and willing to assist with changing priorities and team needs
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Schedule: Full-time internships follow a Monday - Friday schedule averaging 40 hours a week. Admin interns are expected to work onsite at their selected location during normal business hours. Specific schedules may vary based on office needs and workload. Some flexibility is available to accommodate class schedule.
Amazing Perks and Benefits Package:
This is a PAID internship with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with professionals across the MBE and affiliate groups. In addition, interns enjoy:
- Hands-on projects and meaningful work experience
- Training, mentorship, and support throughout your internship
- Intern-focused networking, development, and check-in opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in team and office-wide lunches, celebrations, and events outside of day-to-day work
So how do I join?
We love connecting with students at college career fairs throughout the fall and spring. Stop by our booth to introduce yourself, learn more about MBE, and share your resume with our team. You can also apply online by submitting your resume and selecting your preferred office location. Please only select locations where you can reliably work onsite throughout the duration of the internship. Not all internship opportunities may be available at every location. Once applications have been reviewed, qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team for a phone interview. If you're graduating within the next 6-12 months, we'd also love to discuss full-time opportunities.
What else are you hiring for?
See all open positions on the MBE CPAs website under Careers, or connect with our Lead Campus Recruiter, Cass Allard, on LinkedIn. Additional internship and full-time opportunities may be available across MBE CPAs and the affiliate groups.
More about the MBE Affiliate Group:
MBE CPAs is a team of accounting experts who use our industry-based knowledge to help others succeed in their financial journeys. We expanded our services from just accounting and tax to now include an entire affiliate group of services to support our clients with 19 office locations, including 13 in Wisconsin in Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton; and our corporate headquarters in Baraboo, plus offices in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona; in Scottsbluff and Kimball, Nebraska; and Durango, Colorado.
WI Office Locations: Baraboo, Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton.
Upcoming Opportunities:
- Spring 2027, Business Operations Internship (January 11th - April 16th): Baraboo office APPLICATIONS OPEN
- Summer 2027: MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
At MBE CPAs, interns are treated as part of the team from day one. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside department leaders and professionals who are invested in your growth while contributing to meaningful projects across the organization. Along the way, you'll build professional connections and gain exposure to potential career opportunities within MBE and the affiliate group.
As a Business Operations intern, you'll gain exposure to the behind-the-scenes operations that help keep teams, clients, and workflows moving efficiently. This internship offers insight into administrative processes, business operations and the systems that support daily activities across the organization.
What you'll do:
- Support document workflows through scanning and organizing client documents
- Setting up client accounts
- Assembling completed returns
- Provide overall administrative and client support when needed
SkillsQualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in business administration, accounting communications, or related field
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and client confidentiality
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office products
- Adaptable and willing to assist with changing priorities and team needs
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Schedule: Full-time internships follow a Monday - Friday schedule averaging 40 hours a week. Admin interns are expected to work onsite at their selected location during normal business hours. Specific schedules may vary based on office needs and workload. Some flexibility is available to accommodate class schedule.
Amazing Perks and Benefits Package:
This is a PAID internship with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with professionals across the MBE and affiliate groups. In addition, interns enjoy:
- Hands-on projects and meaningful work experience
- Training, mentorship, and support throughout your internship
- Intern-focused networking, development, and check-in opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in team and office-wide lunches, celebrations, and events outside of day-to-day work
So how do I join?
We love connecting with students at college career fairs throughout the fall and spring. Stop by our booth to introduce yourself, learn more about MBE, and share your resume with our team. You can also apply online by submitting your resume and selecting your preferred office location. Please only select locations where you can reliably work onsite throughout the duration of the internship. Not all internship opportunities may be available at every location. Once applications have been reviewed, qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team for a phone interview. If you're graduating within the next 6-12 months, we'd also love to discuss full-time opportunities.
What else are you hiring for?
See all open positions on the MBE CPAs website under Careers, or connect with our Lead Campus Recruiter, Cass Allard, on LinkedIn. Additional internship and full-time opportunities may be available across MBE CPAs and the affiliate groups.
More about the MBE Affiliate Group:
MBE CPAs is a team of accounting experts who use our industry-based knowledge to help others succeed in their financial journeys. We expanded our services from just accounting and tax to now include an entire affiliate group of services to support our clients with 19 office locations, including 13 in Wisconsin in Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton; and our corporate headquarters in Baraboo, plus offices in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona; in Scottsbluff and Kimball, Nebraska; and Durango, Colorado.
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Get Access To All JobsBusiness Operations CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Business Operations roles qualify for CPT authorization?
Roles that qualify are those directly tied to your degree program's learning outcomes. For business administration and industrial engineering students, this typically includes operations analyst, supply chain coordinator, process improvement associate, and project operations roles. Your DSO will assess whether the specific duties in the job description map to a course or required practicum in your curriculum, not just your general field of study.
Can I do CPT at a startup or small company that hasn't hired F-1 students before?
Yes, employer size and prior F-1 hiring history don't affect CPT eligibility. CPT is authorized by your school, not USCIS, so the employer doesn't file anything with the government. Your DSO only needs a legitimate job offer with a start date, hours, and job description. The employer does need to complete I-9 verification using your CPT-endorsed I-20 and EAD if applicable.
How do I find Business Operations employers who are likely to sponsor me after CPT ends?
The clearest signal is whether an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications with DOL for similar roles in the past. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by employer and job title, so you can identify companies that have sponsored operations roles before rather than relying on a recruiter's word. Enrollment in E-Verify is another indicator that a company has structured its HR process around immigration compliance.
Does doing full-time CPT in a Business Operations role affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, has no effect on OPT regardless of duration. If you're considering a full-time summer internship plus a part-time fall position, track your cumulative full-time CPT days carefully with your DSO before committing to either role.
What happens if my Business Operations CPT role converts to a full-time offer before my graduation?
A CPT-to-full-time conversion before graduation still requires new work authorization. You'd need to either extend your CPT through another academic semester if your program allows it, or wait until graduation to activate OPT. Starting work under the new arrangement without updated CPT authorization on your I-20 violates your F-1 status. Coordinate the timeline with your DSO as soon as the employer signals intent to convert.