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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 Accounting staff intern will be an integral member of the Accounting Department team at CCHMC led by the Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. Interns will be assigned to execute specific tasks within a variety of operational and accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger, research accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, and cashier office responsibilities. Required skills include outstanding verbal, written, and communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, strong analytical abilities, and strong Microsoft Office product knowledge, including Excel. Accounting majors preferred. Students will attend CCHMC’s new hire orientation program and will be a part of monthly department meetings.
Accounting Interns may have an opportunity to experience a wide array of assignments, exposing them to different facets of CCHMC’s operations. The internship "career path" may include assignments in core accounting functions – general ledger, accounts payable, research accounting, and fixed assets.
We are committed to the personal and professional development of our interns. We will provide performance feedback at the end of the assignment to ensure continual personal and professional growth. If desired, part-time work may be available during times that the intern is attending classes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Student currently enrolled in an Accounting bachelor degree program
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location: Vernon Manor
DEPARTMENT
Accounting - General
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
SCHEDULE
Full time
WEEKLY HOURS
40
FTE
1
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Temporary (Fixed Term)
INTRODUCTION
The Accounting staff intern will be an integral member of the Accounting Department team at CCHMC led by the Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. Interns will be assigned to execute specific tasks within a variety of operational and accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger, research accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, and cashier office responsibilities. Required skills include outstanding verbal, written, and communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, strong analytical abilities, and strong Microsoft Office product knowledge, including Excel. Accounting majors preferred. Students will attend CCHMC’s new hire orientation program and will be a part of monthly department meetings.
Accounting Interns may have an opportunity to experience a wide array of assignments, exposing them to different facets of CCHMC’s operations. The internship "career path" may include assignments in core accounting functions – general ledger, accounts payable, research accounting, and fixed assets.
We are committed to the personal and professional development of our interns. We will provide performance feedback at the end of the assignment to ensure continual personal and professional growth. If desired, part-time work may be available during times that the intern is attending classes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Student currently enrolled in an Accounting bachelor degree program
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location: Vernon Manor
DEPARTMENT
Accounting - General
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
SCHEDULE
Full time
WEEKLY HOURS
40
FTE
1
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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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.