CPT Finance And Accounting Jobs

Finance and accounting CPT roles span financial analysis, audit support, tax preparation, and FP&A, all fields where your DSO can authorize work as an integral curriculum requirement. Your I-20 must list the specific employer and dates before you start, and part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) preserves your full OPT eligibility.

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Open Jobs9+
Work Type78% On-site
Top LocationCincinnati, OH
Most JobsNorthwestern Mutual

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Finance & Accounting Intern
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Finance & Accounting Intern
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
East Lansing, Michigan
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service & Support
Tax
$20/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Accounting & Finance Intern
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Accounting & Finance Intern
Johnson Controls
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
$21 - $24/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Accounting & Finance Intern
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Accounting & Finance Intern
Franklin Electric
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Finance
Accounting
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Finance & Accounting Manager Internship
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Finance & Accounting Manager Internship
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, Ohio
$29 - $50/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Finance & Accounting Internship
Medpace
Cincinnati, Ohio
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Audit
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Finance And Accounting CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a finance internship qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if your school's curriculum includes a required or elective practicum component and the internship duties directly relate to your degree program. A role involving financial statement analysis, variance reporting, or budgeting support at a bank, corporate treasury, or accounting firm typically satisfies that connection. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description to your authorization meeting.

Can I do CPT at a startup or small accounting firm, not just large corporations?

CPT authorization isn't tied to employer size. Any employer that issues a legitimate offer letter and completes Form I-9 correctly can host a CPT student. Smaller firms and boutique CPA practices are common CPT sponsors in accounting. Confirm they can provide the supervision and structured work experience your DSO requires for curriculum credit.

How do I find finance and accounting employers open to CPT students?

Migrate Mate filters employer listings by work authorization history, so you can identify companies that have previously hired international students. Pair that with OFLC Wage Search to verify employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for accounting and finance roles, which signals they're already set up for work-authorized hires.

Will full-time CPT in a finance role affect my OPT eligibility?

Twelve or more months of full-time CPT (20 or more hours per week) eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely under USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, does not count against OPT. If your finance program allows optional rather than required CPT, you have more flexibility to structure hours below the full-time threshold.

What should my offer letter include for CPT authorization in an accounting role?

Your DSO needs the employer's legal name, business address, your specific job title, the exact start and end dates, and your weekly work hours. For finance and accounting roles, including a brief duties description referencing tasks like financial analysis, reconciliation, or audit support helps your DSO confirm the curriculum connection and speeds up I-20 authorization.