CPT Tax Consultant Jobs
Tax Consultant CPT roles place F-1 students inside accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and financial services companies working on compliance, research, and advisory projects. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie directly to your enrolled degree program.
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SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns are given a wide variety of diversified accounting assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.
- Assists in recording transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
- Assists in reconciling accounts to control accounts.
- Assists in performing schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
- Assists in performing audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
- Assists in preparation of payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
- Assists in performance of other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
- Assists in compiling workpapers and other accounting reports needed for audits.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma and at least two years' work towards a bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting.
COMPENSATION
- $21 - $24 an hour
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns are given a wide variety of diversified accounting assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.
- Assists in recording transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
- Assists in reconciling accounts to control accounts.
- Assists in performing schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
- Assists in performing audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
- Assists in preparation of payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
- Assists in performance of other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
- Assists in compiling workpapers and other accounting reports needed for audits.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma and at least two years' work towards a bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting.
COMPENSATION
- $21 - $24 an hour
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTax Consultant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tax Consultant work qualify as CPT for an accounting or finance degree?
Yes, if the duties connect directly to your enrolled program. Tax research, return preparation, compliance analysis, and client advisory work typically satisfy the integral-to-curriculum requirement for accounting, finance, and business degree programs. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring a detailed job description to your authorization meeting and map specific duties to your coursework.
Can I work full-time as a Tax Consultant on CPT during tax season?
Full-time CPT is allowed, but 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Many F-1 students in tax roles work full-time during busy season and switch to part-time the rest of the year to preserve their OPT. Coordinate your schedule with your DSO before committing to a full-time arrangement that spans an entire academic year.
What documents does a tax employer need from me to start CPT onboarding?
You'll need your current I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, your F-1 visa stamp, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record. The employer also needs your Social Security Number for payroll, which you can apply for once you have a CPT job offer in hand. Some employers request a letter from your DSO on university letterhead confirming your enrollment and authorization dates.
How do I find Tax Consultant roles where employers are already comfortable with F-1 CPT?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a history of DOL Labor Condition Application filings in tax and accounting occupations. Employers who have filed LCAs before have already navigated work authorization paperwork and are less likely to withdraw an offer when they learn you're on F-1 status. Firms with dedicated campus recruiting programs at your university are also strong targets since they've likely hired CPT students before.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my tax role changes scope or location after I start?
Any material change to your CPT work, new employer entity, substantially different duties, or a different work location, requires a new I-20 and fresh DSO authorization before the change takes effect. Remote work arrangements that shift your physical work location to a different state can also trigger this requirement. Contact your DSO as soon as you learn of a proposed change, not after it has already happened.