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Corporate Accountant roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Australian CPAs and CA-qualified professionals are well-positioned for this path, which carries no lottery and allows indefinite two-year renewals tied to your employer.
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Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About The Role
As the Corporate Accounting Manager, you will lead operating expense accounting activities as well as take ownership of key areas including month end accrual review, internally developed software, payroll and benefits accounting, in addition to ownership of key accounting estimates. You’ll play a critical role in building out new processes, improving existing workflows, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in accurate categorization of functional department income statement reporting in our month end and financial reporting process.
What You Will Do
- Act as the primary point of contact for opex accounting, operations and close activities.
- Lead the month-end accruals process as well as prepare and review detailed work-papers for opex month-end close activities, providing constructive feedback to improve quality and review analysis.
- Work closely with procurement to ensure all contracts are processed, categorized, approved and recorded in accordance with our policies.
- Serve as the Accounting owner for new opex-related initiatives, including long-term contract terms and conditions, impact of changes in new programs or vendors, and supporting finance on forecast and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable processes that ensure proper opex accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP and international standards.
- Focuses on data accuracy, entry, monitoring, and development and support delivery of reports for management review and business partner collaboration to elevate data analysis for better strategic decision making.
- Support and perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data reporting.
- Play a key role in SOX initiatives in opex, including documenting internal controls, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements.
- Experience owning and managing critical payroll operations including payroll creation or approval, managing 401k compliance audits, and supporting external audit payroll requests. Proven ability to own US expense reimbursement approvals and address/notify Engineering of payroll/spend management application issues.
What You Will Need
- 7+ years in operational and related accounting roles with mix of public company industry experience and Big 4 audit experience preferable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls, with a focus on accurate data management and compliance.
- High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate execution of responsibilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data findings, address questions, and engage with management and business partners.
- Experience with Rippling payroll, spend management applications.
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com.
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is:
- 108,000 - 189,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)
- 97,200 - 170,100 USD per year (US Tier 2)
- 91,800 - 160,650 USD per year (US Tier 3)
About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About The Role
As the Corporate Accounting Manager, you will lead operating expense accounting activities as well as take ownership of key areas including month end accrual review, internally developed software, payroll and benefits accounting, in addition to ownership of key accounting estimates. You’ll play a critical role in building out new processes, improving existing workflows, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in accurate categorization of functional department income statement reporting in our month end and financial reporting process.
What You Will Do
- Act as the primary point of contact for opex accounting, operations and close activities.
- Lead the month-end accruals process as well as prepare and review detailed work-papers for opex month-end close activities, providing constructive feedback to improve quality and review analysis.
- Work closely with procurement to ensure all contracts are processed, categorized, approved and recorded in accordance with our policies.
- Serve as the Accounting owner for new opex-related initiatives, including long-term contract terms and conditions, impact of changes in new programs or vendors, and supporting finance on forecast and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable processes that ensure proper opex accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP and international standards.
- Focuses on data accuracy, entry, monitoring, and development and support delivery of reports for management review and business partner collaboration to elevate data analysis for better strategic decision making.
- Support and perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data reporting.
- Play a key role in SOX initiatives in opex, including documenting internal controls, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements.
- Experience owning and managing critical payroll operations including payroll creation or approval, managing 401k compliance audits, and supporting external audit payroll requests. Proven ability to own US expense reimbursement approvals and address/notify Engineering of payroll/spend management application issues.
What You Will Need
- 7+ years in operational and related accounting roles with mix of public company industry experience and Big 4 audit experience preferable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls, with a focus on accurate data management and compliance.
- High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate execution of responsibilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data findings, address questions, and engage with management and business partners.
- Experience with Rippling payroll, spend management applications.
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com.
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is:
- 108,000 - 189,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)
- 97,200 - 170,100 USD per year (US Tier 2)
- 91,800 - 160,650 USD per year (US Tier 3)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Accountant
Get your Australian credentials evaluated first
A three-year Australian accounting degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes, but your employer's attorney may request a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized agency to confirm equivalency before filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for accounting roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Frame your CPA or CA status explicitly in applications
Many U.S. hiring managers don't know the Australian CA or CPA designation. Name the issuing body and note it's a full professional accounting credential, not a student certification, so your qualification isn't discounted during initial screening.
Confirm the job description requires an accounting degree
The E-3 specialty occupation requirement means the role must normally require a specific bachelor's degree, not just accept one. If a job posting says 'degree preferred,' push your recruiter to update it before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This matters for accounting roles because the prevailing wage determination must match your specific SOC code and work location.
Negotiate your start date around consulate appointment availability
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates, not through USCIS change-of-status processing. Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth appointment wait times vary, so build at least four to eight weeks of buffer between your offer acceptance and your U.S. start date.
E-3 Visa Corporate Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Corporate Accountant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Corporate Accountant roles at employers with a history of sponsoring Australian professionals on the E-3 visa, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process. Filtering by role and visa type saves significant time compared to general job searches where sponsorship willingness is unclear.
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 Corporate Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Corporate Accountant positions consistently qualify because they normally require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. The key is that your employer's job description must specify a degree requirement rather than merely list one as preferred. If the posting is vague, ask your employer to tighten the language before the LCA is submitted to DOL.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Corporate Accountant roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been fully used, meaning no lottery and no random selection risk. The H-1B visa runs an oversubscribed lottery each April with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For Australian accountants, the E-3 is a direct path to a U.S. role without the multi-year wait that H-1B uncertainty creates for both you and your employer.
Can I switch employers after starting on an E-3 as a Corporate Accountant?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp at an Australian consulate before re-entering the U.S. There's no portability provision like AC21 under the H-1B, so plan your transition timeline carefully. Working with your new employer to initiate the LCA before your last day at the current role reduces the gap between positions.