Accounting Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Accounting Manager roles are a strong fit for OPT students with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Most employers require CPA progress or licensure, which aligns well with the STEM OPT extension if your program qualifies. CPT or OPT authorization must be active before your start date.
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team in Milford, Utah. This position requires a proactive individual who excels in managing accounting operations, leading teams, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's success by optimizing processes and delivering high-quality results.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the month-end close process, including preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements and reconciliations.
- Supervise and guide two accounting team members, supporting their development and ensuring clear communication of expectations.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and critical financial transactions.
- Analyze financial data and provide detailed variance explanations along with actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with various departments to support financial forecasting, audits, and operational enhancements.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and coordinate year-end audit activities when required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience with month-end close processes and general ledger management.
- Strong knowledge of financial statement audits and account reconciliation.
- Expertise in preparing and approving journal entries with high accuracy.
- Ability to analyze financial data and provide meaningful insights.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring team members.
- Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory requirements in accounting.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and tools.
BENEFITS
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team in Milford, Utah. This position requires a proactive individual who excels in managing accounting operations, leading teams, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's success by optimizing processes and delivering high-quality results.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the month-end close process, including preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements and reconciliations.
- Supervise and guide two accounting team members, supporting their development and ensuring clear communication of expectations.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and critical financial transactions.
- Analyze financial data and provide detailed variance explanations along with actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with various departments to support financial forecasting, audits, and operational enhancements.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and coordinate year-end audit activities when required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience with month-end close processes and general ledger management.
- Strong knowledge of financial statement audits and account reconciliation.
- Expertise in preparing and approving journal entries with high accuracy.
- Ability to analyze financial data and provide meaningful insights.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring team members.
- Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory requirements in accounting.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and tools.
BENEFITS
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Manager
Lead with your CPA status
Employers hiring Accounting Managers expect CPA licensure or active candidacy. Mention your exam progress explicitly in your resume and cover letter. It signals long-term commitment and reduces perceived hiring risk for roles that typically require it.
Target companies with established finance teams
Mid-sized and large companies with dedicated accounting departments are far more likely to have HR infrastructure for sponsoring OPT students. Startups rarely have the compliance bandwidth to manage work authorization for senior accounting roles.
Address OPT timing proactively
Accounting Manager searches often run on tight timelines tied to fiscal year planning. Confirm your OPT start date and expiration upfront so hiring managers can plan onboarding without surprises around authorization gaps or EAD card delays.
Highlight STEM OPT eligibility if applicable
If your accounting or finance degree is classified as STEM, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. This matters significantly to employers, as it extends your authorized work window and gives them more runway before H-1B sponsorship becomes necessary.
Emphasize close work with HR and legal teams
Accounting Managers regularly coordinate with HR on payroll compliance and with legal on financial reporting obligations. Framing your OPT experience as part of broader cross-functional fluency can shift the conversation away from visa status as a concern.
Research employers who have sponsored before
Companies that have previously filed H-1B petitions for accounting roles are significantly more likely to sponsor OPT students. Use Migrate Mate to find Accounting Manager roles posted by verified OPT-friendly employers actively seeking candidates like you.
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Can I work as an Accounting Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as your OPT is authorized and your job is directly related to your degree field. Accounting Manager roles typically qualify for students with degrees in accounting, finance, or business administration. You must have your EAD card in hand before your start date, and your employer must report your job in the SEVP portal through your DSO.
Does an Accounting Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as accounting information systems or financial mathematics, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Standard accounting and finance degrees are not always STEM-classified, so verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Will employers sponsor OPT students for Accounting Manager positions?
Many do, particularly larger companies with established finance and HR teams. Accounting Manager is a senior individual contributor or people-manager role, and employers who have invested in finding the right candidate are often willing to support OPT and eventually H-1B sponsorship. Browse verified OPT-friendly postings on Migrate Mate to focus your search on employers actively open to sponsorship.
What counts as qualifying employment for an Accounting Manager on OPT?
Your role must be directly related to your degree field. For an Accounting Manager, this means the position involves financial reporting, general ledger oversight, audit coordination, or similar accounting functions that your degree prepared you for. General business management with no accounting focus would not qualify. Your DSO and employer should both confirm the connection between your role and your field of study.
How does the 90-day unemployment limit affect Accounting Manager job searches?
OPT students are limited to 90 days of unemployment during their initial OPT period, with an additional 60 days available if you receive a STEM extension. Accounting Manager searches can take longer than entry-level roles due to seniority expectations and interview processes. Start your search early, apply strategically to companies with OPT-friendly hiring patterns, and track your unemployment days carefully with your DSO.
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