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Tax Accountant CPT roles connect your accounting coursework directly to practice in tax preparation, compliance, and financial reporting. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start work, and the position must tie to your degree program. Both part-time and full-time CPT are available, though full-time CPT during the academic semester requires strong justification.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Sep 16, 2026
Location: East Lansing, MI, US, 48823
Company: GreenStone Farm Credit Services
This is a paid Internship.
About Us...
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over an $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 35 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.
Position Description
We are looking for a Tax & Accounting Intern in our East Lansing branch during the Tax Season. The Internship will run approximately from December 2026 through April 2027. Some travel may be required. This position’s schedule requires a minimum of three days per week, 6 - 8 hours each day during the business week of Monday - Friday. Compensation will be $20/hour for this internship.
Position Responsibilities…
- Assist staff in processing year end accounting information.
- Prepare payroll tax reports, coordinate workload to meet deadlines.
- Prepare business and individual W-2, 1099, and other miscellaneous tax forms.
- Provide support to the Senior Tax Accountant with data entry for income tax returns.
- Provide basic individual tax support and preparation depending on experience/education.
- Assist staff to ensure customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
Primary Requirements...
- Must be pursuing a degree in accounting.
- Sophomore Status or above.
- Interest in Tax preparation.
- Interest or experience working in the agricultural sector.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Nearest Major Market: Lansing
Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: East Lansing, MI, US, 48823
Company: GreenStone Farm Credit Services
This is a paid Internship.
About Us...
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over an $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 35 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.
Position Description
We are looking for a Tax & Accounting Intern in our East Lansing branch during the Tax Season. The Internship will run approximately from December 2026 through April 2027. Some travel may be required. This position’s schedule requires a minimum of three days per week, 6 - 8 hours each day during the business week of Monday - Friday. Compensation will be $20/hour for this internship.
Position Responsibilities…
- Assist staff in processing year end accounting information.
- Prepare payroll tax reports, coordinate workload to meet deadlines.
- Prepare business and individual W-2, 1099, and other miscellaneous tax forms.
- Provide support to the Senior Tax Accountant with data entry for income tax returns.
- Provide basic individual tax support and preparation depending on experience/education.
- Assist staff to ensure customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
Primary Requirements...
- Must be pursuing a degree in accounting.
- Sophomore Status or above.
- Interest in Tax preparation.
- Interest or experience working in the agricultural sector.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Nearest Major Market: Lansing
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Get Access To All JobsTax Accountant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Accountant role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position is directly tied to your degree program and your school's curriculum requires or allows practical training in accounting or tax. Your DSO will assess whether the specific duties, such as tax return preparation, compliance work, or financial analysis, connect to your coursework. A generic office role that happens to be at an accounting firm won't qualify.
Can I do CPT at a small tax firm or solo CPA practice?
Yes. Employer size doesn't affect CPT eligibility. What matters is that the position ties to your curriculum and that your DSO approves it. Smaller firms can be easier to get an offer from and are often more flexible with start dates, but confirm they can provide a formal offer letter with a job description detailed enough for your DSO to review.
How do I find Tax Accountant employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Tax Accountant roles from employers with a demonstrated history of hiring international students. Many accounting firms list positions but don't explicitly advertise CPT acceptance, so filtering by employer work authorization track record saves you from cold-applying to firms that will decline at the offer stage.
What happens if my CPT end date falls before my internship ends?
You must stop working immediately if your CPT authorization expires. You can't extend it retroactively. If the internship runs longer than expected, return to your DSO before the expiration date and request an updated I-20 with the new end date. Build this check into your calendar at the halfway point of your authorization period.
Does full-time CPT during the semester affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you lose eligibility for OPT entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't count toward that 12-month limit regardless of how long you use it. Structure your CPT carefully if you plan to pursue H-1B visa sponsorship through STEM OPT after graduation.