Staff Accountant

About you

You are a detail-oriented and driven accounting professional with a solid understanding of foundational accounting and finance practices. You have proven experience in managing billing processes and preparing insightful financial reports. You are passionate about understanding the intricacies of a business and applying accounting best practices to streamline key financial, administrative, and revenue operations. Joining a collaborative team of finance and accounting professionals, you'll play a vital role in supporting processes and initiatives that advance the function and contribute to the financial health of the business.

About Us

Cornerstone is a highly respected B2B software company in the travel, expense and data management space – one of the largest and most vibrant sectors in the world. We’ve built a great reputation for delivering solid technology that scales globally, tailored to the needs of each customer. Our reputation is based on a deep understanding of the industry, our technology, our hands-on, approachable culture and the highest level of integrity.

This legacy is our launchpad to innovation. We are bringing a game-changing data management platform to market, we have recently re-branded and we’re expanding into new markets. Why? Data issues are the biggest obstacle facing our industry. And we’re the best ones to solve the problem because we live it side by side with our customers every day, at scale. So we’re taking on the challenge. It’s what we do.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant is a crucial member of our finance team, responsible for performing essential accounting operations that contribute to the overall financial well-being of the organization. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with internal partners to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, financial reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes vendor invoices and ensures timely payments.
• Verifies invoices against purchase orders and receiving reports to ensure accuracy of quantities, pricing, and terms.
• Responds to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, or other accounts payable related matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of accounts receivable ledgers, including tracking outstanding balances, payment history, and credit terms.
• Processes customer invoices and payments accurately.
• Oversees collections activities and prepares regular accounts receivable aging reports.
• Manages billing systems to ensure accurate and timely client invoicing.
• Conducts financial reconciliations of various accounts and prepares insightful reports to support financial decision-making.
• Proactively investigates discrepancies in financial data, identifies root causes, and recommends or implements effective solutions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Independently researches and analyzes complex accounting issues, leveraging available resources and collaborating with team members to develop practical resolutions.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and proactively proposes solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Coordinates sales tax invoicing, collection, and reporting to state agencies.
• Conducts financial research and analysis as requested for ad hoc projects.
• Supports special projects to enhance overall financial operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment required; 4 years of experience strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statement preparation, and general ledger functions.
• Exhibits proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Possesses demonstrated experience using accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar software) strongly preferred.
• Displays excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Maintains high attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicates financial information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of identifying troubleshooting and reconciliation differences, ensuring the integrity of financial records and implementing preventative measures.
• Shows a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cornerstone Information Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.