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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Open Jobs42+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type95% On-site
Median Salary$25K
Top LocationKirkland, WA
Most JobsStandish Management, LLC

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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Tax Intern - Spring 2028 - Northeast WI
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Tax Intern - Spring 2028 - Northeast WI
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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Ascend Partners Services LLC
Tax Internship - Winter 2027
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Tax Internship - Winter 2027
Ascend Partners Services LLC
Kirkland, Washington
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Accounting
Tax
$72,800/yr
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Tyson Foods
International Tax Year-Round Intern
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International Tax Year-Round Intern
Tyson Foods
Springdale, Arkansas
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JAS Worldwide
Tax Department Intern (Finance)
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JAS Worldwide
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Tax Department Intern (Finance)
JAS Worldwide
Atlanta, Georgia
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Standish Management, LLC
Client Treasury Senior Associate
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Client Treasury Senior Associate
Standish Management, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
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Audit
Tax
$70,000/yr - $80,000/yr
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1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's

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Tax 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.