Cresta is on a mission to turn every customer conversation into a competitive advantage by unlocking the true potential of the contact center. Our platform combines the best of AI and human intelligence to help contact centers discover customer insights and behavioral best practices, automate conversations and inefficient processes, and empower every team member to work smarter and faster. Born from the prestigious Stanford AI lab, Cresta's co-founder and chairman is Sebastian Thrun, the genius behind Google X, Waymo, Udacity, and more. Our leadership also includes CEO, Ping Wu, the co-founder of Google Contact Center AI and Vertex AI platform, & co-founder, Tim Shi, an early member of Open AI.

We’ve assembled a world-class team of AI and ML experts, go-to-market leaders, and top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Sequoia, and former AT&T CEO John Donovan. Our valued customers include brands like Intuit, Cox Communications, Hilton, and Carmax and we’ve been recognized by Forbes and Bain Consulting as one of the top private AI companies in the world.

Join us on this thrilling journey to revolutionize the workforce with AI. The future of work is here, and it's at Cresta.

About the role:

We’re seeking a sharp, business-minded Senior 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

• Partner with external vendors to ensure timely and accurate set up in Cresta’s AP platform

• Manage vendor bills to ensure they are accounted, reviewed and paid for in accordance with relevant policies

• Review customer contracts to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and proper application of ASC 606 for revenue recognition

• Facilitate the adoption of new accounting policies and updates to existing policies

• Prepare financial statements and other records in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Lead the optimization of existing processes and procedures within the accounting team

• Facilitate payroll processing for the company and subsidiaries

• Support cross-functional teams to optimize operating activities and facilitate strong information flow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business

• 2 or more years of relevant work experience in accounting or auditing

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)

• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as an auditor at a Big 4 Public Accounting Firm

• Experience with financial statement audits

• Experience with an IPO process

• Experience with internal controls

• Active CPA license (or actively working towards attainment)

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.

The posted base salary range represents what we expect to pay for this role in a given location. Final offers are shaped by factors like experience, skills, education, and geography. In addition to base pay, total compensation includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.

Salary Range: $100,000–$110,000 Base + Offers Equity

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. If you are uncertain whether you have been contacted by an official Cresta employee, reach out to recruiting@cresta.ai