Accounting F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio draw candidates to employers like Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Nationwide Insurance, with Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchoring the state's finance and audit hiring. Ohio's concentration of Fortune 500 firms and regional banks creates steady demand for data-driven accounting talent eligible for STEM OPT work authorization.
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About us: Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.
Overview:
As a Data Integration Engineer, you will develop data integration processes to support Paychex data initiatives, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of critical business data across Paychex systems. This role requires extensive experience in data and database technologies, including proficiency in SQL and software development. You will also provide technical support during critical and non-critical business hours.
Responsibilities:
- Act as technical subject matter expert for integrating Paycor solutions with other systems during the sales cycle.
- Support field sellers and Solution Experts as a technical resource in driving new business in relation to solution architecture, integrations, infrastructure, and security.
- Work directly with prospects and customers during sales cycles to build confidence and excitement around the full functionality of the Paycor’s products and integrations with customer 3rd party systems.
- Develop an understanding of the assigned data environment through data profiling and analysis using enterprise data tools to assess quality and cleanliness of data. Identify opportunities to improve data quality.
- Using enterprise data platform and tools, develop batch and streaming integration jobs.
- Build solutions to extract, cleanse, transform, enrich, load and validate all required data for the successful implementation of data migration.
- Document data integration and data quality results and requirements, proposed solutions, and code to provide traceability from requirements through code implementation. Develop data monitoring solutions based on defined data quality business rules.
- Consult with infrastructure and application architects to integrate solutions into the Paychex environment to ensure consistency with Paychex architecture and standards, along with Integration Best Practices.
- Coordinate the management of data tools and platform so that software patches and software/hardware upgrades are planned and executed appropriately.
- Work with Data Management Organization and data owners to establish and progress towards data management maturity and data quality index.
- Work with capacity planning and performance testing groups to ensure that solutions perform to Service Level Agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience - Preferred
- 4 years of experience in Software engineering with a focus on data integration, data processing, data quality, data migration and data governance.
- 3 years of experience in SQL development.
- 3 years of experience in Oracle, SQL Server and NoSQL databases. (Oracle preferred).
- 3 years of experience in data integration and data quality tools. (DataFlux Data Management Studio and server experience preferred).
- 2 years of experience in cloud technologies. (Microsoft Azure Data Factory preferred).
- CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) - Preferred
- Management - Preferred
- Information Technology - Preferred
- Problem Solving - Preferred
- Verbal Communication Skills - Preferred
- Listening Skills - Preferred
- Performance Testing - Preferred
- Data Integration - Preferred
- Paychex - Preferred
- Computer Science - Preferred
- Data Migration - Preferred
- Data Profiling - Preferred
- Data Quality - Preferred
- IT Capacity Management - Preferred
- Service-Level Agreement - Preferred
- SAS Data Management - Preferred
COMPENSATION:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $99,500-$156,400 annually. 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.
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Which accounting companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Ohio?
Ohio's largest F-1 STEM OPT accounting sponsors include the Big Four firms, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG, all of which maintain offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Regional employers such as Fifth Third Bank, KeyCorp, Nationwide Insurance, and Huntington Bancshares also have established sponsorship histories for accounting and financial analysis roles that qualify under STEM OPT.
Which cities in Ohio have the most accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads Ohio for accounting STEM OPT hiring, driven by its concentration of insurance companies, financial services firms, and corporate headquarters. Cleveland follows, with strong demand in public accounting and banking. Cincinnati rounds out the top three, particularly for audit and tax roles tied to consumer goods and manufacturing companies headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati metro area.
How do I find accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate lets you filter accounting jobs in Ohio specifically by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship eligibility, so you're only seeing employers with verified sponsorship history for that visa category. This saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact. Search by city, Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati, and by accounting specialization such as audit, tax, or financial analysis to narrow results further.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must correspond to a STEM-designated classification under the Department of Homeland Security's STEM list. In accounting, positions such as financial analyst, data analytics auditor, forensic accountant, and management analyst often qualify because they align with quantitative or analytical fields recognized under STEM OPT. Standard bookkeeping or general ledger roles may not qualify if they lack the required analytical component, so confirming the role's Standard Occupational Classification code with your Designated School Official is important before accepting an offer.
Are there Ohio-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT accounting sponsorship?
Ohio employers sponsoring STEM OPT workers must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement for all STEM OPT extensions regardless of state. Ohio has no additional state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal rules. However, Ohio's public accounting licensing board requires CPA candidates to meet specific education and residency criteria, which are separate from immigration status and do not affect STEM OPT eligibility itself. Candidates should confirm their employer's E-Verify enrollment before the STEM OPT extension application is submitted.