Overview

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID – SAN FRANCISCO OR MENLO PARK)

If you are an experienced accountant looking for an opportunity to showcase your advanced skills at a world class firm, then we would like to meet with you!

The Senior Accountant is responsible for certain aspects of a wide range of accounting related activities for the US and UK offices, such as month-end close, financial reporting and budgeting, accrual and cash accounting, intercompany accounting and month-end account reconciliations, management of shareholders’ equity reallocations, stock records, promissory notes, preparing and filing property, sales and use tax returns, VAT Taxes, and assist in external audit and annual tax return preparation. Additionally, other duties may include ad hoc assignments or analysis oriented projects.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 700-strong team that spans eight offices, comprises more than 40 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.

You’ll Love It Here If You…

• Are thoughtful and open to learning
• Have a high bar for excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success; #onefirmfirm!
• Always do things the right way, even if it’s harder
• Are truly committed and passionate about what you do

How You’ll Help Us Be Successful

• Assist in all areas relating to shareholders’ ownership including bonuses, stock redistribution, distributable net income and shareholders reporting
• Prepare entries for promissory notes including subordinated debts, stock loans and certificates
• Prepare payroll entries and payroll related reconciliations
• Manage the firm’s vacation, holiday and sick leave accruals
• Prepare month end close journal entries, in compliance with Company standards and policies, in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and identify/resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Drive improvements to documentation and processes.
• Perform monthly analytics and variance analysis.
• Perform accrual accounting for financial reporting and cash accounting for tax reporting
• Assist in annual financial budget preparation
• Prepare and file the firm’s property, sales and use tax returns, and VAT taxes for the UK office
• Assist in all external audits and annual tax returns document preparations
• Lead and perform tax, accounting, and financial projects/analysis and ad hoc research as required
• Identify and implement process improvements and strive to follow best practices to enhance the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of individual and team work product.
• Stay current with latest developments in your area of expertise through personal development activities
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• 3 years of direct accounting experience within a professional services firm or similar environment required
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex reports, needs, and documentations required
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles and familiar with Financial Accounting Policies
• Extensive knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office applications required, including Excel
• Heavily detail and process-oriented, including the ability to work on multiple deadline-driven projects
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work collaboratively with teams
• International accounting experience a plus
• Actively licensed CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

What Will Differentiate You

• Leadership: the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and firm
• Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Business Acumen: the capability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
• Client Service: the mindset to provide superior service

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH’S CULTURE

Our uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. Cornerstone Research invests in its people in a number of ways including providing development opportunities and organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

For San Francisco Candidates Only: Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $95,400 and $120,300. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes annual performance bonus and generous benefits. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.