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Project Accountant roles in construction, real estate, and engineering firms align directly with accounting and finance degree programs, making them a strong fit for CPT authorization. Your DSO will verify the role tracks your curriculum before approving. Positions typically involve cost tracking, budget variance analysis, and job-cost reporting across multi-phase projects.
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The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The intern will work closely with Kinder Morgan professionals, specifically focused on technical accounting: derivatives, hedging, and research, through on the job training and hands-on assignments including, but not limited to, allocations, journal entries, reconciliations, research, and financial reporting.
- The intern will have the opportunity to work with two or more functional areas of Kinder Morgan: Accounting Policies and Procedures, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Segment Accounting.
- Assist in monthly close process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Entering Junior or Senior year of college.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, MS Word, & Outlook.
- Ability to learn, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to deadlines.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills: listens intently; writes and speaks clearly.
- Takes initiative, highly adaptive, pays attention to detail, and works efficiently.
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The intern will work closely with Kinder Morgan professionals, specifically focused on technical accounting: derivatives, hedging, and research, through on the job training and hands-on assignments including, but not limited to, allocations, journal entries, reconciliations, research, and financial reporting.
- The intern will have the opportunity to work with two or more functional areas of Kinder Morgan: Accounting Policies and Procedures, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Segment Accounting.
- Assist in monthly close process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Entering Junior or Senior year of college.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, MS Word, & Outlook.
- Ability to learn, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to deadlines.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills: listens intently; writes and speaks clearly.
- Takes initiative, highly adaptive, pays attention to detail, and works efficiently.
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsProject Accountant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Accountant role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your accounting or finance program includes cost accounting, project management finance, or related coursework. Your DSO will require the job duties to connect directly to your curriculum. Roles that involve job-cost reporting, budget tracking, or contract billing at construction or engineering firms typically satisfy this requirement, but your specific school's standards apply.
Can I work as a Project Accountant on CPT before completing my degree?
CPT is available to F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year and have a job offer that integrates with their curriculum. You don't need to be in your final year. Part-time CPT (20 hours or fewer per week) is the common structure during the academic semester, with full-time CPT available during summer or approved breaks.
How do I find Project Accountant employers who are comfortable with CPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Project Accountant roles by employers with Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals prior experience navigating work authorization. Firms in construction management, civil engineering, and commercial real estate development hire the most Project Accountants and tend to have HR processes already familiar with F-1 documentation requirements.
Does using CPT for a Project Accountant role affect my future OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT has no impact on OPT eligibility regardless of duration. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your standard 12-month OPT period, though STEM OPT eligibility is unaffected. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, keep full-time CPT under 12 months total across all employers and authorization periods.
What does a Project Accountant job description need to include for CPT approval?
Your DSO typically needs the offer letter to specify your job title, start and end dates, weekly hours, and a summary of duties. For a Project Accountant role, duties should reference cost control, budget analysis, or financial reporting tied to specific projects. Generic accounting descriptions without project-based language may require clarification from your employer before DSO approval.