H-1B Visa Accounts Payable Manager Jobs
Accounts Payable Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers filing an LCA must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and work location.
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At Element, we're looking for an experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Accounts Payable function within our Cincinnati Global Business Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing people, driving process excellence, leveraging data to improve performance, and ensuring best-in-class accounts payable operations.
The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with technical accounting knowledge, process improvement expertise, and advanced analytical capabilities to support a growing global business.
This role is on site at our Blue Ash HQ Monday - Thursday, remote option on Friday.
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team to deliver high levels of service, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Resolve escalated supplier inquiries and payment issues.
- Manage weekly cash disbursement forecasting and payment cycles.
- Oversee intercompany Accounts Payable activities and ensure compliance with company policies and controls.
- Lead month-end close activities related to Accounts Payable, including reconciliations, reporting, and accrual support.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve Accounts Payable standard operating procedures and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance automation.
- Produce and analyze Accounts Payable performance metrics, vendor spending trends, cash forecasting insights, and other operational reporting.
- Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of Accounts Payable, Shared Services, or related accounting experience within a multi-site or complex business environment.
- Previous leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and best practices.
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Experience creating reports, dashboards, and business insights using Power BI strongly preferred.
- Experience working within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting and analytics tools.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
INTRODUCTION
At Element, we're looking for an experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Accounts Payable function within our Cincinnati Global Business Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing people, driving process excellence, leveraging data to improve performance, and ensuring best-in-class accounts payable operations.
The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with technical accounting knowledge, process improvement expertise, and advanced analytical capabilities to support a growing global business.
This role is on site at our Blue Ash HQ Monday - Thursday, remote option on Friday.
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team to deliver high levels of service, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Resolve escalated supplier inquiries and payment issues.
- Manage weekly cash disbursement forecasting and payment cycles.
- Oversee intercompany Accounts Payable activities and ensure compliance with company policies and controls.
- Lead month-end close activities related to Accounts Payable, including reconciliations, reporting, and accrual support.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve Accounts Payable standard operating procedures and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance automation.
- Produce and analyze Accounts Payable performance metrics, vendor spending trends, cash forecasting insights, and other operational reporting.
- Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of Accounts Payable, Shared Services, or related accounting experience within a multi-site or complex business environment.
- Previous leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and best practices.
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Experience creating reports, dashboards, and business insights using Power BI strongly preferred.
- Experience working within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting and analytics tools.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accounts Payable Manager
Verify your SOC code before applying
Accounts Payable Managers are typically filed under SOC 11-3031. Confirm this on O*NET before interviewing so you can discuss the specialty occupation requirement confidently with prospective employers and their HR teams.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to see which companies have filed LCAs for financial management roles in your target cities. Employers with active filing history are far more likely to move quickly through the H-1B sponsorship process.
Benchmark your offered wage against DOL data
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before you negotiate. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above Level I to IV, and knowing this protects your offer.
Get your academic credentials evaluated early
If your accounting or finance degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before the offer stage. USCIS requires documented equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's for specialty occupation approval.
Clarify the cap-subject timeline with your employer
Most Accounts Payable Manager roles at private companies are cap-subject, meaning your start date depends on the April lottery. Confirm your employer understands the October 1 start requirement so budget and onboarding planning aligns with the H-1B calendar.
Request employer support for premium processing
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. Ask whether your employer will file for premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day decision. This matters especially if you're transitioning from OPT with a tight cap-gap window.
H-1B Visa Accounts Payable Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounts Payable Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Generalist roles where any business degree qualifies can face RFEs, so employers typically document that the role involves complex financial controls, audit oversight, or ERP system management that requires field-specific education.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Accounts Payable Manager positions?
Large corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and multinational firms with dedicated finance departments file the most H-1B LCAs for AP management roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for financial management positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and role type, without having to search government disclosure files manually.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Accounts Payable Manager job offers?
Your employer must file an LCA certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic work location. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, reflects your experience and the complexity of the role. Offers below the certified wage are a compliance violation, so verify the applicable level using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your compensation negotiation.
Can I switch to a different employer after my H-1B is approved for an AP Manager role?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, if your H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new job upon filing rather than waiting for approval. The new role must be in the same or a similar SOC occupation category, which is straightforward for lateral AP Manager moves.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates the AP Manager role or conducts layoffs?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file a transfer petition. If the new petition is filed within that window, your work authorization continues. You can't work during the grace period unless the transfer petition is received by USCIS, so acting quickly on the job search is critical.