Accounts Payable Specialist

At Cornerstone, we are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-driven professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence in Accounts Payable.

As a core member of the team, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and responding to inquiries in our Accounts Payable shared mailbox and ServiceNow ticketing system, resolving escalated payment issues, and working directly with vendors to reconcile balances. You'll partner closely with our Shared Services team in India and collaborate with internal business partners to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong sense of ownership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently while building cross-functional relationships. If you're looking to make an impact while growing your finance career in a dynamic, global environment, this is the opportunity for you.

In this role you will…

• Monitor and triage the Accounts Payable inbox and ServiceNow tickets to ensure timely resolution of vendor and internal inquiries
• Process urgent or escalated payments in accordance with policy and established deadlines
• Collaborate with vendors to investigate and reconcile past-due balances, duplicate payments, and unapplied credits
• Support month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations and documentation as needed
• Liaise with our offshore Shared Services team to ensure consistent application of AP policies and effective issue resolution
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Assist in maintaining compliance with procurement and travel & expense policies
• Provide input to improve AP processes and enhance the end-user experience
• Support audit requests and documentation gathering as needed

You’ve got what it takes if you...

• Have 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Payable or related financial operations
• Have experience working in a shared services or global finance environment
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in managing vendor relationships and cross-team collaboration
• Are self-motivated and can manage workload independently with minimal supervision
• Are comfortable navigating multiple systems and tools (preferably Oracle Fusion Cloud and/or ServiceNow)
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and focused on maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Have strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Are comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial documents (basic Excel required, intermediate a plus)
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or AP certification is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Consideration for privacy and security obligations

Our Culture:

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.

Total Rewards:

At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 41200 - 65900 USD.

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