Accounting STEM OPT 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.
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The Implementation Consultant is responsible for utilizing best-in-class implementation practices to onboard Paycor clients, spanning from single product delivery to multi-product, complex relationships. Regardless of complexity, the Implementation Consultant executes project tasks to ensure timely completion of key milestones, closely collaborates with team members to facilitate a thorough and accurate conversion, and provide consultative input on our products and services to effectively meet clients' business requirements. Successful Implementation candidates will demonstrate a dedicated focus to clients. More specifically, the ability to establish immediate rapport and connection, quickly understand clients' needs, and tactfully address challenges and concerns while driving the implementation forward. Additionally, they will possess demonstrated influencing skills to help clients understand and fully utilize the Paycor software to maximize their business productivity, client satisfaction, and ultimately retention.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the transition of new clients from their existing human capital management software to the Paycor product suite; utilize effective client service and change management practices to ensure a smooth conversion.
- Act as the primary client contact throughout the client implementation process; escalate needs, issues, concerns to the business partners and management as appropriate.
- Establish a strong working relationship with each client based on clear expectation-setting and mutual trust building. Ensure clients' requirements and business objectives are defined clearly that they are well understood by the entire project team.
- Proactively consult clients on best practices and necessary system and process changes to achieve implementation milestones and goals.
- Work in coordination with non-client facing Implementation team members to ensure accurate database configuration.
- Test client data and Paycor system configuration to ensure proper functionality and quality; resolve data discrepancies as a result of testing and/or initial production activity within the software.
- Investigate, analyze and recommend solutions for clients' issues; collaborate with Implementation leadership and Technical Support staff to eliminate recurring issues.
- Maintain accurate project status in Paycor project management software; provide real time updates as needed to project stakeholders; proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Conduct face-to-face telephone/web-based system review sessions with new users.
- Work closely with sales partners to ensure client expectations are being met; provide technical expertise to support the Sales team when needed.
- Transition clients to ongoing Client Services Support resources upon successful implementation.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree - Required
- 1 year of experience in a client-facing position; prior implementation, project management or business to business sales experience a plus.
- Knowledge of human capital software preferred.
COMPENSATION:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the compensation range for this position is typically $47,600.00 - $74,800.00 annually. This range includes BOTH base pay plus commissions but 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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Search Accounting Jobs in OhioAccounting STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
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.