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Bookkeeper roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap, making a long-term U.S. career far more accessible than the H-1B visa path.
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Reporting to the Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting, the Associate Director is primarily responsible for overseeing accounting and inventory for key financial areas, including the University’s capital assets and leases; preparing financial reporting analysis; overseeing the year-end audit; maintaining accounting controls; ensuring compliance with government regulations; and assisting in the implementation of financial reporting policy.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operations:
- Manages accounting functions related to the University’s capital assets, including financial statement reporting and footnotes, journal entries, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
- Oversees the tracking and reconciliation of all capital assets of the University, including asset tagging and periodic inventories (certain functions may be managed in-house or through an outside service provider).
- Manages the accounting for the University’s leases (both finance and right-of-use).
- Ensures compliance with control standards and proper reconciliation with University accounting records.
- Researches new accounting rules and makes recommendations as to applicability and implementation.
- Oversees the review and approval of purchase requisitions for equipment and compliance with the regulatory reporting requirements.
- Acts as the primary liaison to Schools and departments for all capital asset-related processes; addresses departmental questions, concerns, and ad hoc reporting needs, and provides ongoing training and support to departmental equipment coordinators.
- Works closely with Facilities Management to understand unusual/complex property acquisition transactions.
- Works closely with the Research Policy and Indirect Cost (RPIC) team on the presentation of capital assets in the indirect cost proposal, the identification of capital assets in service centers, as well as maintenance of appropriate documentation related to the disposal of equipment acquired as part of a sponsored project.
- Interfaces with other University departments, including Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, and serves as a liaison to central administrative departments and schools University-wide.
- Supervises, mentors, coaches, and develops assigned staff by establishing clear performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Reporting and Analytics:
- Plays a critical role in the preparation of the University’s quarterly and annual financial report by providing variance analysis, cash flow support, and footnote support of key financial statement areas.
- Prepares audit deliverables.
- Assists with other routine and ad-hoc reporting deliverables, including regulatory reporting and surveys.
Other:
- Ongoing evaluation of current processes related to capital asset and lease-related accounting and reporting. Proposes and implements solutions to improve efficiencies.
- Supports the team’s use of tools such as Business Intelligence to enhance the ability to analyze large volumes of data efficiently.
- Performs other related duties and special projects assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five years’ accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or CPA.
- Experience in capital assets and/or lease accounting.
- Experience in a large, complex academic or research environment.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or any large ERP system.
Other Requirements
- Must have experience preparing financial statements and/or researching the application of GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and a collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- The incumbent must serve as a strong role model, manager, mentor, and coach.
- Must be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including active listening skills, plus the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University administrators, characterized by strong consensus-building and relationship-building skills.
- Must have demonstrated effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information, present findings and recommendations, negotiate issues, and resolve problems.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of management, both internally and externally, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment, and an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
- Proven track record for continuous process improvements, and the ability to propose and implement solutions on responsible areas.
- Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
LOCATION
- Manhattanville
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting, the Associate Director is primarily responsible for overseeing accounting and inventory for key financial areas, including the University’s capital assets and leases; preparing financial reporting analysis; overseeing the year-end audit; maintaining accounting controls; ensuring compliance with government regulations; and assisting in the implementation of financial reporting policy.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operations:
- Manages accounting functions related to the University’s capital assets, including financial statement reporting and footnotes, journal entries, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
- Oversees the tracking and reconciliation of all capital assets of the University, including asset tagging and periodic inventories (certain functions may be managed in-house or through an outside service provider).
- Manages the accounting for the University’s leases (both finance and right-of-use).
- Ensures compliance with control standards and proper reconciliation with University accounting records.
- Researches new accounting rules and makes recommendations as to applicability and implementation.
- Oversees the review and approval of purchase requisitions for equipment and compliance with the regulatory reporting requirements.
- Acts as the primary liaison to Schools and departments for all capital asset-related processes; addresses departmental questions, concerns, and ad hoc reporting needs, and provides ongoing training and support to departmental equipment coordinators.
- Works closely with Facilities Management to understand unusual/complex property acquisition transactions.
- Works closely with the Research Policy and Indirect Cost (RPIC) team on the presentation of capital assets in the indirect cost proposal, the identification of capital assets in service centers, as well as maintenance of appropriate documentation related to the disposal of equipment acquired as part of a sponsored project.
- Interfaces with other University departments, including Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, and serves as a liaison to central administrative departments and schools University-wide.
- Supervises, mentors, coaches, and develops assigned staff by establishing clear performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Reporting and Analytics:
- Plays a critical role in the preparation of the University’s quarterly and annual financial report by providing variance analysis, cash flow support, and footnote support of key financial statement areas.
- Prepares audit deliverables.
- Assists with other routine and ad-hoc reporting deliverables, including regulatory reporting and surveys.
Other:
- Ongoing evaluation of current processes related to capital asset and lease-related accounting and reporting. Proposes and implements solutions to improve efficiencies.
- Supports the team’s use of tools such as Business Intelligence to enhance the ability to analyze large volumes of data efficiently.
- Performs other related duties and special projects assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five years’ accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or CPA.
- Experience in capital assets and/or lease accounting.
- Experience in a large, complex academic or research environment.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or any large ERP system.
Other Requirements
- Must have experience preparing financial statements and/or researching the application of GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and a collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- The incumbent must serve as a strong role model, manager, mentor, and coach.
- Must be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including active listening skills, plus the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University administrators, characterized by strong consensus-building and relationship-building skills.
- Must have demonstrated effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information, present findings and recommendations, negotiate issues, and resolve problems.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of management, both internally and externally, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment, and an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
- Proven track record for continuous process improvements, and the ability to propose and implement solutions on responsible areas.
- Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
LOCATION
- Manhattanville
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Bookkeeper
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Australian three-year accounting degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's, but your employer's HR team may not know this. A formal credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body prevents your application from stalling at the offer stage.
Target employers who already file LCAs
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for accounting or bookkeeping roles. These employers already understand the process and are less likely to withdraw an offer when sponsorship paperwork begins.
Frame your CPA registration gap clearly
You don't need a U.S. CPA license to qualify for an E-3 visa as a bookkeeper, but interviewers often ask. Explain that the E-3 specialty occupation requirement is tied to your degree, not licensure, so your role qualifies on academic credentials alone.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA step
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before you can attend your consulate interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer doesn't need to navigate DOL's FLAG portal independently.
Clarify part-time versus full-time status early
The E-3 requires a bona fide job offer, and part-time bookkeeping roles can raise questions about whether the position meets specialty occupation standards. Confirm with your employer that the offer letter specifies the degree requirement as a genuine condition of the role.
Book your consulate appointment before your current status expires
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Appointment availability fluctuates, so coordinate your offer acceptance timeline with consulate wait times to avoid a gap in your work authorization.
E-3 Visa Bookkeeper: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find bookkeeper jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that support E-3 sponsorship. Standard job platforms don't filter by visa type, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces bookkeeper positions from employers already familiar with the E-3 process, which cuts out that uncertainty.
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 a bookkeeper role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, if the employer requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field as a genuine condition of the position. The role must also match that academic background in practice. General bookkeeping positions that accept any degree or substitute experience for education may not meet the specialty occupation standard, so the offer letter wording matters significantly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for bookkeeper roles in the U.S.?
The H-1B requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection, which means you could have a qualifying job offer and still be unable to start work that year. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so once your employer files the LCA and your consulate approves the visa, you can begin work. For a bookkeeper with a confirmed offer, the E-3 path is substantially more reliable.
Can I switch bookkeeping employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your current employer, so you can't simply start working for a new company. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL, and you'll need to either transfer status or attend a new consulate interview. You can work for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your visa reflects the updated employer details.