Accounting Jobs in Arizona with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Phoenix and Scottsdale, where large employers like Honeywell, PetSmart, and major public accounting firms including Deloitte and PwC maintain active finance and accounting teams. Arizona's growing corporate sector and university pipeline from ASU and U of A make it a consistent market for international accounting graduates seeking OPT positions.
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INTRODUCTION
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Property Tax Compliance to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent client service to multi-state companies with property tax compliance
- Evaluate information presented on property tax returns before, during, and after preparation
- Assist in property tax bill payment and return preparation using PTMS
- Review assessment notices to identify any discrepancies
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of recent experience in personal property tax compliance preparing property tax returns, bill payments and valuation notices using PTMS and/or accounts receivable or payables (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree or J.D., LL.M. in taxation, or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university required. Degree in accounting, finance, and/or real estate preferred
- Solid understanding of Excel and working with large data sets with strong attention to detail
- Experience with various other taxes and their impact on property tax
- Strong knowledge of the development, planning, and execution related to property tax
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M315B_6_25
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

INTRODUCTION
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Property Tax Compliance to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent client service to multi-state companies with property tax compliance
- Evaluate information presented on property tax returns before, during, and after preparation
- Assist in property tax bill payment and return preparation using PTMS
- Review assessment notices to identify any discrepancies
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of recent experience in personal property tax compliance preparing property tax returns, bill payments and valuation notices using PTMS and/or accounts receivable or payables (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree or J.D., LL.M. in taxation, or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university required. Degree in accounting, finance, and/or real estate preferred
- Solid understanding of Excel and working with large data sets with strong attention to detail
- Experience with various other taxes and their impact on property tax
- Strong knowledge of the development, planning, and execution related to property tax
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M315B_6_25
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Which accounting companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Arizona?
Large public accounting firms with Phoenix-area offices, including Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, have historically hired F-1 OPT candidates for audit and tax roles. Regional firms like Heinfeld Meech and CliftonLarsonAllen also operate in Arizona. Corporate employers in sectors like financial services, healthcare, and technology, including Freeport-McMoRan and Banner Health, regularly fill accounting positions that can accommodate OPT work authorization.
Which cities in Arizona have the most accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix holds the majority of accounting OPT opportunities in Arizona, given its concentration of corporate headquarters, regional offices, and Big Four presence. Scottsdale is a secondary hub with a strong financial services and accounting sector. Tempe attracts candidates from Arizona State University's nearby campus. Tucson has a smaller but active market, particularly tied to University of Arizona graduates entering public and corporate accounting roles.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include staff accountant, audit associate, tax associate, financial analyst, accounts payable specialist, and management accountant positions. These roles generally require a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related field, aligning with OPT's requirement that work be directly related to your major. Cost accounting, internal audit, and forensic accounting positions at larger Arizona employers also appear regularly in OPT-eligible hiring.
How do I find accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters accounting jobs in Arizona by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you are not sifting through postings from employers who do not sponsor. Search for roles in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe and filter by the Accounting and Auditing category to surface relevant openings. Applying early in your OPT window gives you the most time to complete any subsequent H-1B sponsorship process with your employer.
Are there any Arizona-specific considerations for F-1 OPT accounting sponsorship?
Arizona has no state income tax on wages starting in 2025 following a flat tax structure, but OPT holders are subject to federal tax obligations as nonresident aliens for their first five years in the U.S. Arizona's large public university system, particularly ASU and U of A, produces a high volume of accounting graduates, which means competition for OPT-eligible roles in Phoenix can be meaningful. Employers familiar with hiring international graduates from these schools may already have OPT onboarding processes in place.
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