Internship Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
North Carolina's internship market spans research triangle tech firms like Red Hat and Lenovo, pharmaceutical giants in the Research Triangle Park corridor, and major banking operations in Charlotte. International students on F-1 OPT or CPT commonly fill sponsored internship roles across Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, and Chapel Hill, with strong pipelines from NC State, Duke, and UNC.
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INTRODUCTION
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Aprio invites high-potential accounting students interested in Audit and Tax to apply for the 2027 Aprio Audit/Tax Spring/Summer Internships. We are looking for candidates that want to continue Aprio's standard of excellence and dive straight into hands-on accounting projects.
This is the application for our Valdosta, Ga office or Charlotte, NC office. If you are interested in an opportunity in one of our other Aprio offices, you can locate those applications on Handshake or the Aprio Careers page.
The Spring 2027 (January - April) Internship Program both provide students with on-the-job training and real-world experiences. Interns get the opportunity to work with small, medium, and large clients and they will benefit from a diverse client base, one-on-one contact with clients and partners, and the opportunity to develop a solid general foundation.
We realize that our employees are our greatest resource, and we work to cultivate an atmosphere of continuous professional development. At Aprio, the interns focus on more than just accounting. Each intern class completes a group project involving volunteering and social impact. The firm also provides networking events and activities for interns to meet other employees and partners within the company.
Opportunities
Aprio offers Spring and Summer, Tax and Audit internships in the following offices:
- Atlanta, GA
- Conyers, GA
- Valdosta, GA
- Birmingham, AL
- San Francisco, CA
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Denver, CO
- Miami, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Fairfield, NJ
- Hackensack, NJ
- Charlotte, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Mount Airy, NC
- New York City, NY
- Nashville, TN
- Austin, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Washington, DC Metro
This is the application for Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee offices. If you are interested in an opportunity in one of our other Aprio offices, you can locate those applications on Handshake or the Aprio Careers page.
Position Responsibilities
Tax Interns
Our tax professionals are responsible for the delivery of tax services for multiple clients in a variety of industries. Responsibilities include interacting closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services, and working closely with partners on delivering innovative tax planning strategies. Aprio’s Tax group provides the opportunity to work and form relationships with middle to large-sized tax clients. If you prefer to work with diverse and energetic teams, our tax department will be a perfect fit for you to thrive and build your career.
Audit Interns
Our team of credentialed audit experts works with businesses and industry leaders to avoid financial and business risks that can be distracting, costly, and debilitating if not mitigated. We work with companies to improve financial reporting capabilities, and internal controls, evaluate accounting issues, and stay ahead of the curve with new accounting regulations that could have a potential impact on long-term business growth. We help companies assess the quality of information they use to make strategic business decisions and help identify areas where they can improve operating efficiencies. Aprio’s audit teams provide the opportunity to work and form relationships with middle to large-sized audit clients. If you prefer to work with diverse and energetic teams, our audit department will be a perfect fit for you to thrive and build your career.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Accounting Major
- 3.3 or higher GPA
- Understanding and applying excel skills
- Demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required
- Working effectively and personably with clients and co-workers
Required Application Materials
- Resume
Salary varies by internship and office location.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Which companies sponsor visas for internships in North Carolina?
Large employers with established internship programs and a history of visa sponsorship include Red Hat, Lenovo, Cisco (Research Triangle Park), Bank of America and Wells Fargo in Charlotte, and pharmaceutical companies like Biogen and Novo Nordisk. Academic medical centers such as Duke Health and UNC Health also sponsor interns in research and clinical informatics roles. Sponsorship availability varies by program and year.
Which visa types are most common for internship roles in North Carolina?
F-1 CPT and F-1 OPT are by far the most common authorizations for international interns in North Carolina, allowing students and recent graduates to work without requiring the employer to file a separate petition. J-1 visa intern and trainee visas are also used, particularly through authorized sponsor organizations. H-1B visa sponsorship for summer internships is rare, as the cap and timeline make it impractical for short-term roles.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most internship sponsorship jobs?
The Research Triangle area covering Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is the most concentrated hub, driven by Research Triangle Park, three major research universities, and a dense cluster of tech and life sciences employers. Charlotte follows closely, particularly for finance, fintech, and operations internships. Smaller but notable internship activity exists in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, especially in manufacturing and healthcare.
How to find internship visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate filters internship listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability and state, so you can browse roles in North Carolina without sorting through positions that don't support international candidates. Given the concentration of employers in the Research Triangle and Charlotte, filtering by those metros on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to the highest-density markets for sponsored internship opportunities in the state.
Are there any state-specific considerations for international interns in North Carolina?
North Carolina's Research Triangle Park is one of the largest research parks in the country, which means many internships are tied to federally funded research projects. Some of those roles carry export control or security considerations that can affect eligibility for certain international candidates. University pipelines at NC State, Duke, and UNC are strong, and employers in the corridor are generally familiar with CPT and OPT authorization requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored internship jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.