Accounting OPT Jobs in Colorado
Accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and regional players such as EKS&H (now Forvis Mazars) and Plante Moran hire international accounting graduates. Colorado's growing tech and energy sectors drive steady demand for accountants who can work under OPT authorization.
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2027 Sales Corporate 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 6-12 month program is designed to give you hands-on experience at our corporate office located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, with our 1,200 team members. This program includes rotation(s) throughout specific department of interest. It is designed to give you real-world experience and a thorough understanding of how certain department sector functions to support the overall strategy of the team. If you are passionate about learning in a culturally diverse setting to make a sustainable agricultural impact on the global food supply – we are interested in you!
Responsibilities:
- Rotations – Spend first 3-month rotation with one of our sales departments. After this rotation is completed there could be possibility for full-time placement on that team. If that isn’t an option you will complete another 3-month rotation with a different area of a sales department.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
- Develop and maintain relationships with multi-unit retail operators, distributors, and processors
- Work closely with Sales, Transportation, Logistics, and Customer service teams
- Work closely with account customers for current and new sales
- Maintaining Customer COA and BOL
- Implement Corporate strategy; develop and maintain new and existing customers
- Assist with Customer negotiation agreements
- Navigate customer/client conversations
- Knowledge of company’s products and specifications to solve customer opportunities
- Complete a challenging project that aligns with key performance indicators (KPI’s) and impacts our bottom line.
- Participate in a group-based Leadership Development Training session at our corporate U.S. Headquarters in Greeley, CO.
- Final Placement: the last 3 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 starting at $61,000
- 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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2027 Sales Corporate 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 6-12 month program is designed to give you hands-on experience at our corporate office located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, with our 1,200 team members. This program includes rotation(s) throughout specific department of interest. It is designed to give you real-world experience and a thorough understanding of how certain department sector functions to support the overall strategy of the team. If you are passionate about learning in a culturally diverse setting to make a sustainable agricultural impact on the global food supply – we are interested in you!
Responsibilities:
- Rotations – Spend first 3-month rotation with one of our sales departments. After this rotation is completed there could be possibility for full-time placement on that team. If that isn’t an option you will complete another 3-month rotation with a different area of a sales department.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
- Develop and maintain relationships with multi-unit retail operators, distributors, and processors
- Work closely with Sales, Transportation, Logistics, and Customer service teams
- Work closely with account customers for current and new sales
- Maintaining Customer COA and BOL
- Implement Corporate strategy; develop and maintain new and existing customers
- Assist with Customer negotiation agreements
- Navigate customer/client conversations
- Knowledge of company’s products and specifications to solve customer opportunities
- Complete a challenging project that aligns with key performance indicators (KPI’s) and impacts our bottom line.
- Participate in a group-based Leadership Development Training session at our corporate U.S. Headquarters in Greeley, CO.
- Final Placement: the last 3 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 starting at $61,000
- 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 ColoradoAccounting OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
Which accounting companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Colorado?
The Big Four firms, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, all have Denver offices and have historically hired F-1 OPT candidates in audit, tax, and advisory roles. Regional firms with Colorado operations, including Forvis Mazars, Plante Moran, and CliftonLarsonAllen, also hire international accounting graduates. Corporate accounting departments at companies in Colorado's energy, aerospace, and technology sectors represent additional sponsorship opportunities beyond public accounting.
Which cities in Colorado have the most accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Denver is by far the most active market, home to the state's largest public accounting offices and the corporate headquarters of companies in energy, telecommunications, and financial services. Boulder has a growing concentration of tech-sector accounting roles. Colorado Springs offers opportunities primarily through defense contractors and regional firms. Smaller markets like Fort Collins and Pueblo have more limited sponsorship activity compared to the Denver metro area.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that are directly tied to an accounting degree, such as staff auditor, tax associate, financial analyst, cost accountant, and accounts payable or receivable specialist, are the most common OPT-eligible positions. STEM OPT extension eligibility generally does not apply to standard accounting degrees unless the program is specifically classified under a STEM CIP code, so confirming your degree classification with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer is important.
How do I find accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lists accounting roles in Colorado that are open to F-1 OPT candidates, letting you filter specifically by visa type and state so you are not sorting through positions that require existing work authorization or citizenship. Because OPT authorization is employer-specific in practice, using Migrate Mate to identify Colorado employers with a demonstrated history of hiring international accounting graduates saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for F-1 OPT accounting candidates?
Colorado's strong in-state CPA pipeline means competition for entry-level accounting roles can be high, particularly at Big Four and regional firms with established university recruiting programs. International candidates should confirm their OPT start date aligns with an employer's onboarding cycle, as many public accounting firms hire on fixed timelines tied to busy season. Colorado also has an active state CPA licensure process through the Colorado State Board of Accountancy, and candidates planning to sit for the CPA exam should verify their degree meets the 150-credit-hour requirement.