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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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 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.