Accounts Payable Rail Analyst

Cornerstone Systems•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Systems is seeking an AP Rail Analyst for our corporate office in Memphis, TN. The AP Rail Analyst is responsible for the financial review, reconciliation, and payment of rail and intermodal invoices supporting Cornerstone Systems’ intermodal and 3PL operations. This role ensures invoice accuracy, resolves billing discrepancies, and collaborates with Accounting and Operations to maintain strong vendor relationships and uphold financial controls. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in rail billing, transportation accounting, intermodal finance, or financial analysis who enjoy owning processes and solving complex billing issues.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in AP, financial analysis, transportation accounting, rail or intermodal billing
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Experience in a 3PL, intermodal, freight brokerage, or logistics services environment
Familiarity with rail billing structures, fuel surcharges, and vendor portals

Responsibilities

Review, reconcile, approve, and process payment for rail and intermodal invoices across multiple railroads and platforms
Analyze billing discrepancies, submit disputes, and follow through on resolutions and refunds
Maintain accurate vendor aging reports and ensure timely payment of mission-critical vendors
Manage invoice processing and reconciliation within rail portals and third-party platforms (e.g., intermodal or ocean billing systems)
Partner with Accounting, Operations, Pricing, and IT to resolve data, system, and rate discrepancies
Support AP reconciliations, reporting activities, and audit readiness
Monitor AP inboxes and respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly
Uphold and promote Cornerstone Systems’ core values