Accounts Payable Specialist

Cornerstone Research • San Francisco, CA

258d • $63,600 - $88,400

About The Position

If you are an Accounts Payable professional looking for an opportunity to showcase your strong interpersonal and organizational skills, then we would like to meet with you! The Accounts Payable Specialist is primarily responsible for daily invoice and expense report processing functions, vendor maintenance, domestic and international ACH and wire payment processing and the cross-training of A/P staff. This position requires strong experience in the entire accounts payable cycle including but not limited to the establishment of effective internal controls. At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of directly related experience in an accounts payable position, with full knowledge of the entire accounts payable cycle preferred.
• Proficiency in accounts payable software and MS Office required.
• Ability to work with confidential material ethically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Proven organizational skills, analytical skills, time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects independently is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing payment requests and entering invoices into the firm's financial system.
• Processing weekly payments runs for domestic and international offices.
• Reviewing and processing employee expense reports, ensuring payments are timely and in compliance with expense reimbursement guidelines.
• Processing timely US and European vendor payments, employee expense reimbursements and secondee payroll via checks, ACH, international BACS and wires.
• Voiding and reissuing vendor checks.
• Preparing and importing accruals for month-end reporting.
• Investigating all late payment fees and working to eliminate their re-occurrences.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team.
• Co-managing the 1099 issuance process at year-end in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Accounts Payable.
• Ensuring all Help Desk tickets are adequately handled in a timely fashion.
• Providing appropriate training and updates to accounts payable staff and others as needed.
• Designing and leading process and system improvements and enhancements to quality in the firm-wide A/P function.

Benefits

• Competitive market base salary.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including a variety of healthcare plans.
• Paid time off.
• Transit subsidy.
• Wellness benefits.
• Retirement plan contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree