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Accountant
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- USA
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- Undisclosed
- Department
- Finance & Accounting
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Open level
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- 8 Nov 2026
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The role, at a glance.
Cresta is hiring an early-career Accountant to help scale core revenue-to-cash and operational accounting processes at a high-growth AI company. The role supports period-end close through journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers, while also managing vendor bills, accounts receivable, collections, expenses, and payroll support. This individual will partner closely with Sales, Finance, HR, employees, and external stakeholders to maintain accurate and timely financial operations. The position is well suited to a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business and up to one year of relevant accounting or audit experience. Strong Excel skills, general accounting knowledge, organization, and clear communication are central to success.
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I would first obtain the general ledger balance and the supporting source documentation, such as bank statements, subledger reports, or vendor records. I would match transactions, investigate timing differences or exceptions, document reconciling items, and prepare any required journal entries. I would retain clear support and ensure open items are followed through in the next close cycle.
I would verify that the invoice is accurate, delivered, and supported by the appropriate contract or sales documentation. I would contact the customer professionally with the invoice details and payment options, document outreach in the relevant system, and coordinate with Sales when a relationship or dispute requires their involvement. I would escalate material or unresolved balances according to the company’s collections policy.
I would confirm the vendor, coding, amount, approval, and supporting documentation before entering or routing a bill for payment. Where applicable, I would perform a three-way match against the purchase order and receiving evidence, check for duplicate invoices, and ensure the expense is recorded in the correct period and account. I would also follow approval limits and maintain an auditable record.
I use Excel to organize transaction data, reconcile balances, identify variances, and create repeatable close schedules. Functions such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF statements, pivot tables, filters, and conditional formatting help validate data and highlight exceptions. I also build structured templates with clear formulas and review checks so that workpapers are easier to audit and update.
I would explain the issue in plain language, describe the business impact, and clearly state the action or information needed from them. For example, if an expense report lacks a receipt or business purpose, I would explain that the documentation is needed for policy compliance and accurate accounting, then provide a concise deadline and offer help. I would keep the interaction collaborative while documenting the resolution.
About this role.
Cresta unlocks the true potential of the customer experience, turning every conversation into a competitive advantage. Cresta’s unified AI platform combines conversational AI agents, real-time human agent augmentation, and comprehensive conversation intelligence to drive revenue and efficiency gains across every channel. The world’s leading companies, including United Airlines, Cox Communications, and Marriott, use Cresta to power world-class customer experiences every day.
Born from the Stanford AI Lab, Cresta has raised more than $270 million from the world’s leading investors, including a16z, Greylock, and Sequoia. Cresta’s leadership includes some of the leading minds in AI today. Our CEO, Ping Wu, founded and led Google’s Contact Center AI and Vertex AI platforms before joining Cresta to build the future of AI-driven customer experiences.
Over the next few years, AI is going to redefine how people all over the world interact with businesses every day. Come build that future at Cresta.
We’re seeking a sharp, business-minded Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the revenue to cash processes in a high-growth, cutting-edge AI company. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, and HR to support and scale our accounting function.
Responsibilities:
- Execute period-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and other relevant working papers
- Manage vendor bills to ensure they are accounted, reviewed and paid for in accordance with relevant policies
- Manage Accounts Receivable and collections effort, partnering with our Sales team
- Manage and review expense reports for our employees
- Assist payroll processing for the company and overseas subsidiaries
- Support cross-functional teams to optimize operating activities and facilitate strong information flow
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
- 1 year or less of relevant work experience in accounting or auditing
- Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to be an effective individual contributor by planning, executing and delivering projects in a timely manner
Perks & Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and people-first benefits package to support you at work and in life:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans to fit you and your family
- Flexible PTO to take the time you need, when you need it
- Paid parental leave for all new parents welcoming a new child
- Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Remote work setup budget to help you create a productive home office
- Monthly wellness and communication stipend to keep you connected and balanced
- In-office meal program and commuter benefits provided for onsite employees
Compensation at Cresta:
Cresta’s approach to compensation is simple: recognize impact, reward excellence, and invest in our people. We offer competitive, location-based pay that reflects the market and what each individual brings to the table.
Compensation for this position includes a Base salary + Equity.
Actual base salaries will be based on candidate-specific factors, including experience, skillset, and location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable. Your recruiter can provide further details. In addition, total compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.
Our use of AI in recruiting: We may use AI tools in our recruiting process, which require human review and oversight. If you have questions about our use of AI or wish to opt out, please contact recruiting@cresta.ai (if you are opting out, please use the subject ‘Opt-Out’ in your email).
Recording & AI transcription: We do not authorize candidates to record or use AI transcription of any interview by phone, notetaker app, AI glasses, or other device. Candidates may request an exception or accommodation for review during the interview process as needed.
Recruiting impersonation scams: We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates’ personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Cresta recruiting email communications will always come from the @cresta.ai domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Cresta via other sources should be ignored.
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