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Accounts Payable Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can start the process as soon as they have a U.S. job offer, no waiting for a draw.
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Posting Date
07-23-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8609
Areas of Expertise
Finance
Job Category
Finance
Locations
San Francisco, CA, US
Description
Gensler is one of the world’s leading architecture, design, and planning firms. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing a lasting competitive advantage. At Gensler, you will join a highly creative, dynamic team dedicated to innovative problem-solving and design excellence.
Your Role
Gensler Northwest Region is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator. As part of a team, you will be responsible for supporting various offices within the Northwest Region and will join a larger Accounts Payable team spread across multiple locations. As a team player, you will collaborate with our AP team, advocate best practices, tap into your problem-solving skills, and roll up your sleeves to pitch in when it's all hands-on deck.
What You Will Do
Main Responsibilities
- Review corporate credit card transactions per policy compliance and appropriate GL coding for payment review.
- Review expense requests per policy compliance and appropriate GL coding for employee reimbursement.
- Adhere to the Company’s file retention protocols.
- Correspond with Budget Stakeholders to ensure expenses are accurate and approved appropriately.
- Conduct training for New Hires on submitting expense reports.
- Follow and communicate the company deadlines with Stakeholders across the Region.
- Complete month-end tasks in adherence to fiscal deadlines.
Cross-Training Opportunities
- Timecard maintenance, including monitoring missing timecards and manual timecard entry.
- Manage approval and filing of weekly studio labor reports.
- Conduct training for New Hires on timecard process.
- Respond to Vendor payment inquiries.
- Maintain and track Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
- Monitor, review, and upload reproduction activity through a Global Account Reproduction Database.
- Enter invoice details in Coupa (vendor/invoice data, job coding, GL coding, etc.).
- Support other accounting activities as needed, including ad hoc reporting, filing, and research.
Your Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience required in a dedicated Accounts Payable capacity.
- Business Administration or Associates Degree with an emphasis in Accounting preferred.
- Ability to clearly and accurately communicate with Technical Managerial Staff.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to engage different personality types effectively.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet daily, weekly, and month-end deadlines.
- Ability to function independently and collaboratively with others.
- Must be proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with Coupa P2P Software ideal.
- Deltek/Vision Software experience a plus.
- Ability to work Overtime when required.
The base salary range will be estimated between $70,000 - $80,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
General Information
Posting Date
07-23-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8609
Areas of Expertise
Finance
Job Category
Finance
Locations
San Francisco, CA, US
Description
Gensler is one of the world’s leading architecture, design, and planning firms. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing a lasting competitive advantage. At Gensler, you will join a highly creative, dynamic team dedicated to innovative problem-solving and design excellence.
Your Role
Gensler Northwest Region is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator. As part of a team, you will be responsible for supporting various offices within the Northwest Region and will join a larger Accounts Payable team spread across multiple locations. As a team player, you will collaborate with our AP team, advocate best practices, tap into your problem-solving skills, and roll up your sleeves to pitch in when it's all hands-on deck.
What You Will Do
Main Responsibilities
- Review corporate credit card transactions per policy compliance and appropriate GL coding for payment review.
- Review expense requests per policy compliance and appropriate GL coding for employee reimbursement.
- Adhere to the Company’s file retention protocols.
- Correspond with Budget Stakeholders to ensure expenses are accurate and approved appropriately.
- Conduct training for New Hires on submitting expense reports.
- Follow and communicate the company deadlines with Stakeholders across the Region.
- Complete month-end tasks in adherence to fiscal deadlines.
Cross-Training Opportunities
- Timecard maintenance, including monitoring missing timecards and manual timecard entry.
- Manage approval and filing of weekly studio labor reports.
- Conduct training for New Hires on timecard process.
- Respond to Vendor payment inquiries.
- Maintain and track Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
- Monitor, review, and upload reproduction activity through a Global Account Reproduction Database.
- Enter invoice details in Coupa (vendor/invoice data, job coding, GL coding, etc.).
- Support other accounting activities as needed, including ad hoc reporting, filing, and research.
Your Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience required in a dedicated Accounts Payable capacity.
- Business Administration or Associates Degree with an emphasis in Accounting preferred.
- Ability to clearly and accurately communicate with Technical Managerial Staff.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to engage different personality types effectively.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet daily, weekly, and month-end deadlines.
- Ability to function independently and collaboratively with others.
- Must be proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with Coupa P2P Software ideal.
- Deltek/Vision Software experience a plus.
- Ability to work Overtime when required.
The base salary range will be estimated between $70,000 - $80,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Accounts Payable Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
CPA (Australia) and CA ANZ qualifications aren't automatically recognized by U.S. hiring managers. Frame your credentials alongside U.S. equivalents, GAAP experience, ERP system proficiency, and accounts payable cycle ownership, so your resume clears ATS filters.
Target mid-market companies with dedicated finance teams
Companies with 200–1,500 employees typically have a standalone AP Manager role but haven't yet built an in-house immigration function. These employers are often open to E-3 visa sponsorship once you explain that the process is employer-light compared to an H-1B visa.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-3 sponsorship opportunities
Migrate Mate filters Accounts Payable Manager roles by E-3 visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never filed an LCA. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Address the specialty occupation question upfront
Some employers hesitate because AP Manager roles sound operational rather than professional. Be ready to show that the position requires a degree in accounting or finance, not just experience, which is exactly what the DOL's specialty occupation standard requires for E-3 eligibility.
Confirm your employer will file the LCA before signing
The Labor Condition Application is the employer's first step and must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment. Nail down who internally owns the LCA filing, HR, legal, or a third-party firm, and get a timeline in writing before you give notice in Australia.
Prepare for consulate questions about your reporting structure
E-3 consular officers sometimes probe whether an AP Manager role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or is supervisory work that any experienced bookkeeper could do. Bring an org chart, your position description, and degree transcripts to your appointment to document the professional-level scope.
E-3 Visa Accounts Payable Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Accounts Payable Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Accounts Payable Manager roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship history. Generic job boards don't distinguish between employers who have filed LCAs before and those who haven't, which means a lot of wasted applications. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who've already demonstrated willingness to sponsor Australian professionals.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Accounts Payable Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It qualifies when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, not just several years of AP experience. Roles that accept any degree or treat the degree as preferred rather than required can face scrutiny at the consulate. A well-drafted job description that ties the degree requirement to specific duties is your first line of defense.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Accounts Payable Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but for those who qualify it's far more practical than the H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and no filing season, you can apply any time of year once your employer's LCA is certified. H-1B selection is decided by random draw, meaning a qualifying AP Manager role still might not lead to an approved petition.
Can I switch employers after arriving in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa endorsed for that employer before starting work. Unlike some visa categories, there's no portability rule that lets you bridge between jobs. Build a buffer into your notice period to allow time for the new employer's LCA to clear DOL review, which typically takes seven business days.