CPT Tax Professional Jobs

Tax Professional roles sit at the intersection of accounting coursework and applied regulatory work, making them a natural CPT fit for students in accounting, finance, or taxation programs. Your DSO must confirm the position directly supports your degree plan before CPT authorization is issued, so align the job description to your curriculum from the start.

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Open Jobs372+
Work Type92% On-site
Top LocationVienna, VA
Most JobsNavy Federal Credit Union

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CEMEX
Professional Internship Development Corporate GES
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CEMEX
Added 5d ago
Professional Internship Development Corporate GES
CEMEX
Jersey Village, Texas
Business Operations
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Project & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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University of New Mexico
Professional Intern for Student Hub
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University of New Mexico
Added 2w ago
Professional Intern for Student Hub
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Customer Service & Support
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
$19 - $24/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Eastern Michigan University
Director of Internships, Career Services & Professional Development
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Eastern Michigan University
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Director of Internships, Career Services & Professional Development
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
Corporate Training
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Deltek
Professional Services Intern
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Deltek
Added 3w ago
Professional Services Intern
Deltek
Herndon, Virginia
Consulting & Professional Services
$16 - $17/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Tyler Technologies
Professional Services Intern
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Tyler Technologies
Added 1mo ago
Professional Services Intern
Tyler Technologies
Lakewood, Colorado
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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Tax Professional CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Tax Professional role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the position directly relates to your degree program in accounting, finance, or taxation and your school approves it. Your DSO will review the job description against your curriculum. Roles involving tax return preparation, compliance analysis, or financial reporting typically satisfy the integral curriculum requirement, but the final determination rests with your DSO, not your employer.

Can I do CPT at a small accounting firm or only large companies?

CPT has no employer size requirement. Small regional accounting firms and solo CPA practices qualify just as much as Big Four firms, provided the work is curricular and your DSO approves it. The practical consideration is whether a smaller firm can provide supervision and structured duties that clearly map to your coursework, since your DSO will assess that when reviewing the authorization request.

How do I find Tax Professional employers who are open to F-1 CPT students?

Start with Migrate Mate, which lets you filter Tax Professional listings by employers with F-1 and work authorization hiring history. Accounting firms and corporate tax departments in industries with heavy compliance workloads, such as financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, tend to have established processes for onboarding international students on CPT because they hire from university programs regularly.

Does using CPT for a Tax Professional role affect my OPT eligibility?

Part-time CPT has no impact on your OPT eligibility regardless of how long you use it. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. If you plan to rely on OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT usage carefully and discuss the cumulative total with your DSO before accepting any full-time CPT offer.

What documents does my employer need to process my CPT for a tax role?

Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. The authorization is entirely school-side. You'll need to provide your employer with your updated I-20 showing the CPT endorsement, and your employer will use it for I-9 employment eligibility verification. The offer letter they provide to you, describing your specific tax duties and employment dates, is what your DSO uses to issue the CPT authorization on your I-20.