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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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 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.