CPT Tax Associate Jobs
Tax Associate roles qualify for CPT when your degree program includes a tax, accounting, or finance curriculum component your DSO can tie directly to the work. Public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and Big Four summer programs all hire CPT students, but your I-20 must reflect the integration before your start date.
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Get Access To All JobsWe strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Des Moines & Cedar Rapids, IA locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.
The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2028.
The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2028.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
- Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
- Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
- Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
- Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
- Completes research and special projects as needed.
- Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
- Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
- General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Des Moines & Cedar Rapids, IA locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.
The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2028.
The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2028.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
- Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
- Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
- Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
- Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
- Completes research and special projects as needed.
- Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
- Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
- General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
LI-ED2
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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Get Access To All JobsTax Associate CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Associate internship qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes a tax, accounting, or finance curriculum requirement that the role directly satisfies. Your DSO will confirm the connection between your coursework and the job duties. Roles in public accounting, corporate tax compliance, or transfer pricing at firms that issue formal offer letters are typically straightforward to authorize.
Can I do CPT at a Big Four firm as an F-1 student?
Big Four firms regularly hire F-1 students on CPT for busy-season Tax Associate roles, particularly in January through April. You'll need a firm offer letter and DSO authorization on your I-20 before your start date. Some offices also run summer programs that fall outside busy season, which can work for part-time CPT depending on your school's credit requirements.
How do I find Tax Associate employers who are open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Tax Associate roles and filter for employers with documented DOL filing history, which shows firms accustomed to working with international employees on work authorization. Public accounting firms and Fortune 500 corporate tax departments are the most consistent segments for CPT placement, as they hire in structured cohorts with standardized onboarding.
Does CPT for a Tax Associate role count against my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT of any duration doesn't affect OPT. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you're planning a 10-week full-time busy-season internship, you're well under the threshold, but track cumulative full-time CPT across all placements since each day counts toward that 12-month limit.
What job duties should be in my offer letter to support CPT authorization?
Your DSO needs to see duties that map to your curriculum. For a Tax Associate role, the letter should reference tax return preparation, tax research, client account analysis, or compliance work tied to a recognized tax framework. Generic descriptions like 'support the finance team' are harder to authorize than specific references to federal or state income tax work.