Accounting OPT Jobs in California
Accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated at the Big Four firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) and regional CPA firms across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose. California's size and diversity of industries, from tech to entertainment to real estate, creates strong demand for accounting talent at firms that regularly hire OPT candidates.
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2027 Maintenance Management Trainee
About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
Purpose/General Summary: Our 12-month program is designed to give you an immersive leadership experience at one of our 60+ domestic locations. This program includes hands-on rotations throughout all of the location’s business sectors, and is designed to give you real-world leadership experience and a thorough understanding of how each sector functions to support the overall production strategy of the location. If you are passionate about leading and motivating others in a culturally diverse setting to make a sustainable agricultural impact on the global food supply– we are interested in you!
Responsibilities:
- Rotations: You will spend time learning and working in every business sector of your location. These rotations are designed to give you hands-on knowledge of what positions, equipment, and materials are involved in each specific production process.
- Will provide support to the maintenance teams throughout the facility
- Work with a team that engages in maintaining and repairing equipment, structures, utility systems, buildings, projects, and grounds.
- Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs and procedures for plant equipment
- Help the team to maintain production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies
- Evaluate administer training programs to ensure proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair equipment programs and procedures
- Complete a challenging project that aligns with key performance indicators (KPI’s) and impacts our bottom line.
- Participate in three group-based Leadership Development Training sessions at our corporate U.S. Headquarters in Greeley, CO.
- Final Placement: the last 4 months of the program will provide hands-on training in an area of interest with the intention of final placement into a leadership role.
What You Bring (Qualifications):
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
- Alignment with JBS core values and culture
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work different shifts and occasional weekends
- Flexibility to relocate
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- Base salary range of $67,000-73,000
- Relocation available if applicable
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
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Description
2027 Maintenance Management Trainee
About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
Purpose/General Summary: Our 12-month program is designed to give you an immersive leadership experience at one of our 60+ domestic locations. This program includes hands-on rotations throughout all of the location’s business sectors, and is designed to give you real-world leadership experience and a thorough understanding of how each sector functions to support the overall production strategy of the location. If you are passionate about leading and motivating others in a culturally diverse setting to make a sustainable agricultural impact on the global food supply– we are interested in you!
Responsibilities:
- Rotations: You will spend time learning and working in every business sector of your location. These rotations are designed to give you hands-on knowledge of what positions, equipment, and materials are involved in each specific production process.
- Will provide support to the maintenance teams throughout the facility
- Work with a team that engages in maintaining and repairing equipment, structures, utility systems, buildings, projects, and grounds.
- Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs and procedures for plant equipment
- Help the team to maintain production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies
- Evaluate administer training programs to ensure proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair equipment programs and procedures
- Complete a challenging project that aligns with key performance indicators (KPI’s) and impacts our bottom line.
- Participate in three group-based Leadership Development Training sessions at our corporate U.S. Headquarters in Greeley, CO.
- Final Placement: the last 4 months of the program will provide hands-on training in an area of interest with the intention of final placement into a leadership role.
What You Bring (Qualifications):
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
- Alignment with JBS core values and culture
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work different shifts and occasional weekends
- Flexibility to relocate
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- Base salary range of $67,000-73,000
- Relocation available if applicable
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
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Search Accounting Jobs in CaliforniaAccounting OPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which accounting companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in California?
The Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, have large California offices and a track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates across audit, tax, and advisory roles. Mid-size regional firms like Moss Adams, BDO, and Grant Thornton also hire OPT workers in California. Corporate accounting departments at major companies headquartered in California, particularly in tech and finance, are additional sources of OPT-friendly positions.
Which cities in California have the most accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and the broader Bay Area lead in accounting OPT sponsorship due to the concentration of tech companies and financial services firms requiring accounting support. Los Angeles follows closely, driven by entertainment, real estate, and a large corporate sector. San Jose, Sacramento, and San Diego also have active accounting hiring markets, with San Diego particularly active in biotech and defense-related financial 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 or receivable specialist, and forensic accountant. These positions generally require a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related field. OPT is work authorization tied to your degree, so the role should be directly related to your major. STEM OPT extension may apply if your accounting or finance degree is classified under a qualifying STEM CIP code.
How do I find accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for international students and filters accounting jobs in California by F-1 OPT sponsorship eligibility, so you are not sorting through postings that won't work for your visa status. Beyond Migrate Mate, target Big Four campus recruiting cycles at California universities like UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC, where firms actively recruit OPT candidates. Networking through your university's accounting alumni chapter can also surface roles that are not publicly posted.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT accounting jobs in California?
California's large CPA market means many accounting roles, particularly at public accounting firms, may eventually require CPA licensure, which in California requires 150 credit hours. International students should confirm their credit hours meet the California Board of Accountancy's requirements. California also has strong employment protections, but OPT candidates should verify that their role and employer qualify as legitimate employment under USCIS guidelines, since unauthorized or unpaid work can jeopardize OPT status.