CPT Payments Specialist Jobs

Payments Specialist jobs put F-1 students inside the transaction processing, reconciliation, and compliance workflows that employers need to document for CPT approval. Your DSO must confirm the role connects directly to your finance, business, or accounting curriculum before your first day. Internship and full-time CPT positions both qualify if the curriculum nexus is clear.

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Open Jobs7+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type86% On-site
Median Salary$76K
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
Most JobsByteDance

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Medpace
Site Payments Intern
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Medpace
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Site Payments Intern
Medpace
Cincinnati, Ohio
Finance
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Fall 2026 Coop: Digital Money and Payments Research & Development
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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Fall 2026 Coop: Digital Money and Payments Research & Development
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Boston, Massachusetts
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ByteDance
Payment Strategy Project Intern
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Payment Strategy Project Intern
ByteDance
San Jose, California
Business Strategy
$55/hr - $55/hr
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Master's

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Retriever Medical/Dental Payments, LLC
Legal Intern
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Retriever Medical/Dental Payments, LLC
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Legal Intern
Retriever Medical/Dental Payments, LLC
Valhalla, New York
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$41,600/yr
Hybrid
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Shift4 Payments, LLC
DoW SkillBridge Internship - Customer Support
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Shift4 Payments, LLC
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DoW SkillBridge Internship - Customer Support
Shift4 Payments, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
Customer Service & Support
Customer Service
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High School

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Payments Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Payments Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if your school's DSO can draw a direct line between the job duties and your enrolled coursework. Payments Specialist work typically involves transaction processing, reconciliation, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting, all of which map to finance, accounting, or business programs. Bring the job description to your DSO appointment and be ready to identify the specific courses that overlap.

Can I do full-time CPT as a Payments Specialist without affecting my OPT eligibility?

Twelve months or more of full-time CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't count against it regardless of how long you work. If you plan to use OPT after graduation, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully with your DSO before accepting a full-time Payments Specialist position.

How do I find employers who have hired F-1 CPT students for Payments Specialist roles before?

Migrate Mate surfaces Payments Specialist listings from employers with verified F-1 hiring history, so you're not starting from scratch. You can also cross-reference DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which shows which companies have filed for finance and operations roles, as a proxy for international student familiarity. Employers already comfortable with CPT onboarding move faster through the authorization paperwork.

What documents does my DSO need to authorize CPT for a Payments Specialist job?

Most DSOs require a written offer letter showing your start date, employer name, job title, work location, and weekly hours. Some schools also ask for a brief statement, sometimes called a CPT justification letter, explaining how the role connects to your program of study. Check your school's specific I-20 amendment policy, since processing times range from two days to two weeks depending on the institution.

Will a Payments Specialist internship count toward future H-1B sponsorship?

CPT work experience strengthens your H-1B visa petition because it demonstrates U.S. work history in a specialty occupation. Payments Specialist roles typically qualify under USCIS specialty occupation standards given the finance degree requirement. Keep your offer letters, performance reviews, and pay stubs from your CPT period, since employers and attorneys often use this documentation when building the H-1B visa petition package later.