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Tax Intern roles sit at the intersection of accounting coursework and real client work, making them a strong CPT fit for F-1 students in business, accounting, or finance programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the internship must tie directly to your degree requirements.
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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 Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Intern role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your accounting, finance, or business program includes a practicum, internship, or experiential learning requirement tied to tax coursework. Your DSO determines whether the specific role qualifies. Bring your offer letter and a description of the job duties to your DSO appointment so they can confirm the curriculum connection before authorizing CPT.
Can I work at a public accounting firm on CPT if they ask about future H-1B sponsorship?
CPT is independent of H-1B visa. You're authorized to work through your school's CPT approval, not through employer sponsorship. Many public accounting firms do sponsor H-1B petitions after full-time offers, but that conversation is separate from your CPT internship. Don't let uncertainty about future sponsorship stop you from applying to firms that actively hire F-1 interns.
What happens if my tax internship extends past my CPT end date?
You must stop working the moment your CPT authorization expires. If the firm extends your internship, return to your DSO for a new I-20 with updated CPT dates before continuing. Working even one day beyond your authorized end date is an unauthorized employment violation and can affect your F-1 status and future OPT eligibility.
How do I find Tax Intern roles where employers already understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with work-authorization history in accounting and tax roles. Firms that have hired F-1 students before know how CPT documentation works and are far less likely to rescind offers over authorization questions. This saves you from educating HR during an already competitive recruiting season.
Does a part-time tax internship during the semester count as CPT?
Part-time CPT is 20 hours per week or fewer and doesn't count against your OPT eligibility, no matter how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, which is more than 20 hours per week, does count if used for 12 months or more. If your internship is part-time during the academic semester, confirm the weekly hours in your offer letter and reflect that accurately in your CPT authorization request.