Accounting STEM OPT Jobs in New York
Accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York are concentrated at the Big Four firms, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, alongside regional firms and financial services companies headquartered in Manhattan and Albany. Roles in data analytics, forensic accounting, and financial technology increasingly qualify under STEM-designated CIP codes, expanding sponsorship options across New York's finance-driven economy.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout us: Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview:
We are seeking a Salesforce Software Engineer III to serve as a hands-on engineer supporting our Salesforce Sales Cloud platform and broader sales technology ecosystem. This individual will design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable Salesforce solutions that strengthen lead management, opportunity management, forecasting, pipeline visibility, seller productivity, and AI-enabled experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Flow, platform configuration, data modeling, security, and enterprise integrations, and can independently translate business requirements and solution designs into reliable technical implementations. This role will actively contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including estimation, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, production troubleshooting, and ongoing platform maintenance, while collaborating closely with technical leads, architects, product owners, and business partners. Success requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to quality, clear communication, and the ability to deliver maintainable solutions in a large-scale Agile environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software to meet requirements
- Design and develop test automation code
- Complete complex program changes; self-directed
- Perform comprehensive analysis and design for broadly defined requirements
- Make significant technical contributions; contribute to technical direction
- Provide estimates required for user stories based on business requirements, specifications and designs
- Comply with and contribute to SDLC standards and CD/CI procedures to ensure consistency; introduce new standards and opportunities for improvements
- Monitor progress against task estimates to provide status
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for applications across environments, including high impact production issues
- Maintain existing code base, monitoring for failures in non-prod environments
- Support changes during quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and post implementation to ensure integrity of application
- Share technical expertise; guide and mentor others to maximize team effectiveness and quality
- Subject Matter Expert in a relevant technology or Paychex application
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer related discipline or equivalent work experience
- Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Hands-on Salesforce application development
- Apex development and triggers
- Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- SOQL and SOSL
- Salesforce Flow and platform automation
- Salesforce configuration, data modeling, and security
- REST and SOAP API integrations
- Unit testing, debugging, and root-cause analysis
- Git-based source control and CI/CD practices
- Agile delivery methodologies
- Ability to interpret requirements and solution designs
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Agentforce, Einstein AI, Prompt Builder, or related Salesforce AI capabilities
- Lead-to-opportunity lifecycle management
- Forecasting and pipeline management solutions
- Enterprise Salesforce implementation experience
- Automated testing and test data management
- Production support in a large-scale Salesforce environment
- Azure DevOps, Git, Copado, or Gearset
- Salesforce Data Cloud, CRM Analytics, or related platform capabilities
- Salesforce Platform Developer I or Platform Developer II certification
COMPENSATION:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base pay range for this position is $93,590 - $147,070 per year. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.
LIVE THE PAYCHEX VALUES:
- Act with uncompromising integrity.
- Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
- Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
- Work in partnership and support each other.
- Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
- Treat each other with respect and dignity.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:
We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
About us: Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview:
We are seeking a Salesforce Software Engineer III to serve as a hands-on engineer supporting our Salesforce Sales Cloud platform and broader sales technology ecosystem. This individual will design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable Salesforce solutions that strengthen lead management, opportunity management, forecasting, pipeline visibility, seller productivity, and AI-enabled experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Flow, platform configuration, data modeling, security, and enterprise integrations, and can independently translate business requirements and solution designs into reliable technical implementations. This role will actively contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including estimation, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, production troubleshooting, and ongoing platform maintenance, while collaborating closely with technical leads, architects, product owners, and business partners. Success requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to quality, clear communication, and the ability to deliver maintainable solutions in a large-scale Agile environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software to meet requirements
- Design and develop test automation code
- Complete complex program changes; self-directed
- Perform comprehensive analysis and design for broadly defined requirements
- Make significant technical contributions; contribute to technical direction
- Provide estimates required for user stories based on business requirements, specifications and designs
- Comply with and contribute to SDLC standards and CD/CI procedures to ensure consistency; introduce new standards and opportunities for improvements
- Monitor progress against task estimates to provide status
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for applications across environments, including high impact production issues
- Maintain existing code base, monitoring for failures in non-prod environments
- Support changes during quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and post implementation to ensure integrity of application
- Share technical expertise; guide and mentor others to maximize team effectiveness and quality
- Subject Matter Expert in a relevant technology or Paychex application
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer related discipline or equivalent work experience
- Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Hands-on Salesforce application development
- Apex development and triggers
- Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- SOQL and SOSL
- Salesforce Flow and platform automation
- Salesforce configuration, data modeling, and security
- REST and SOAP API integrations
- Unit testing, debugging, and root-cause analysis
- Git-based source control and CI/CD practices
- Agile delivery methodologies
- Ability to interpret requirements and solution designs
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Agentforce, Einstein AI, Prompt Builder, or related Salesforce AI capabilities
- Lead-to-opportunity lifecycle management
- Forecasting and pipeline management solutions
- Enterprise Salesforce implementation experience
- Automated testing and test data management
- Production support in a large-scale Salesforce environment
- Azure DevOps, Git, Copado, or Gearset
- Salesforce Data Cloud, CRM Analytics, or related platform capabilities
- Salesforce Platform Developer I or Platform Developer II certification
COMPENSATION:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base pay range for this position is $93,590 - $147,070 per year. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.
LIVE THE PAYCHEX VALUES:
- Act with uncompromising integrity.
- Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
- Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
- Work in partnership and support each other.
- Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
- Treat each other with respect and dignity.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:
We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
STEM OPT Accounting Job Roles in New York
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Search Accounting Jobs in New YorkAccounting STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which accounting companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in New York?
The Big Four, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, are among the most active F-1 STEM OPT sponsors in New York, particularly for roles in financial data analytics and advisory technology. Regional firms like Grant Thornton and BDO also maintain New York offices with sponsorship history. Financial services companies such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs sponsor accounting-adjacent roles that qualify under STEM-designated programs.
Which cities in New York have the most accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in the state, driven by its concentration of financial institutions, multinational corporations, and professional services firms in Manhattan and Midtown. Buffalo and Albany have smaller but active markets, particularly in public accounting and state government-adjacent audit roles. Long Island hosts regional offices for several national firms with documented sponsorship history.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT generally fall under CIP codes tied to accounting information systems, financial analytics, or management information systems rather than traditional accounting alone. In practice, this includes positions such as data analytics in finance, quantitative audit roles, financial technology implementation, and forensic accounting with analytical components. Employers must confirm the role's STEM degree classification and the graduate's CIP code align with the STEM OPT Designated Degree Program List before authorizing the extension.
How do I find accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York, showing employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history so you can prioritize companies that have sponsored similar roles before. Because STEM OPT eligibility depends on both your CIP code and the role's STEM degree classification, focusing on employers with active sponsorship records in accounting and financial analytics narrows your search to genuinely viable opportunities in the New York market.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
New York requires STEM OPT employers to be enrolled in E-Verify, which is standard for large firms in the state but worth confirming with smaller regional accounting practices. New York City's competitive hiring environment means many roles attract candidates from multiple visa categories, so demonstrating STEM OPT eligibility upfront, including the relevant CIP code and your designated school official's confirmation, can help clarify your work authorization status to employers unfamiliar with the extension requirements.