Accounting OPT Jobs in Washington DC
Washington DC's accounting sector draws F-1 OPT candidates to federal contractors, Big Four firms, and policy-focused organizations headquartered across the District. Employers like Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst & Young, and PricewaterhouseCoopers maintain significant DC-area presences, alongside government contractors and nonprofits that regularly hire accounting graduates on OPT authorization.
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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.
Join Aprio's Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Associate to join their dynamic team.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Working closely with managers on delivering innovative tax planning strategies.
- Develop and implement tax strategies that optimize our company's tax position while considering business goals, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required tax returns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Recent work experience with an accounting firm.
- 4+ years of experience in tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting.
- Experience with HNWI or Private Client required.
- Experience in individuals, estates, trust, and gift tax returns.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology.
- Proficient in utilizing tax research tools to navigate highly technical areas of taxation and support complex tax issues.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
- CPA preferred.
The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.
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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Search Accounting Jobs in Washington DCAccounting OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington DC: Frequently Asked Questions
Which accounting companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Washington DC?
The Big Four firms, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG, have well-established DC offices and regularly hire F-1 OPT candidates for accounting roles. Mid-size public accounting firms like BDO and CohnReznick also hire OPT workers in the area. Federal contractors such as Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos sometimes hire accounting professionals on OPT, though sponsorship practices vary by firm and role.
Which cities in Washington DC have the most accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Washington DC itself is a single federal district rather than a multi-city state, so accounting OPT jobs are concentrated in the District's downtown core, including the areas around Farragut, Penn Quarter, and Capitol Hill. The broader metro area extends into Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland, where many firms maintain additional offices that also hire OPT candidates for accounting positions.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles commonly filled by F-1 OPT candidates include staff accountant, audit associate, tax associate, financial analyst, and forensic accounting positions. Government contractor accounting roles requiring cost accounting or compliance knowledge are particularly common in DC. The position generally needs to be directly related to your degree field, so a role in audit or tax aligns well for accounting degree holders.
How do I find accounting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters accounting jobs in Washington DC by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you can see which employers are actively open to sponsoring OPT candidates. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you avoid generic job listings that may not reflect actual sponsorship willingness, focusing your applications on DC accounting employers with documented OPT hiring patterns.
Are there any DC-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in accounting?
Washington DC's high concentration of federal agencies and government contractors means many accounting roles involve government financial reporting standards or security clearance requirements, which can complicate OPT eligibility for some positions. Additionally, DC's accounting market is heavily policy-oriented, so candidates with familiarity with government auditing standards or nonprofit accounting may find stronger sponsorship opportunities here than in other major markets.