Accounting Analyst / Procurement Specialist

Accounting Analyst / Procurement Specialist

Towards the end of our interview process is an in-person interview.

Do you want to help make the world safe from cyber attack? At Corelight, we believe that the best approach to cybersecurity risk starts with the network. Attackers can evade endpoint detection, firewalls and many other technologies - but they can't avoid leaving digital footprints on the networks they traverse. Built on open-source innovations from Zeek, Suricata and YARA and refined through years of real-world use, Corelight transforms network footprints from physical, virtual and cloud networks into actionable insights. Our customers use these insights to speed incident response and proactively hunt for threats.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Analyst / Procurement Specialist to support our Accounting and Procurement teams. This hybrid role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities such as expense management and accounts payable while supporting procurement processes and ensuring operational efficiency across purchasing, vendor management, contract lifecycle management, and financial reporting.

This position also functions as an entry-level procurement analyst, supporting purchasing and sourcing efforts through administrative, analytical, and process-driven tasks that help Corelight acquire software, goods, and services efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable collaborating across teams to maintain accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. This is an excellent starting point for a career in procurement and operational finance. You will gain hands-on experience in vendor management / negotiation, contract review, cost analysis, sourcing, security and legal workflows, and process improvementwhile contributing meaningfully to the company's financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting (Entry-Level)

• Ensure timely processing of invoices and coordinate with Accounting to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate GL coding for invoices, expenses, and procurement transactions.
• Process and review employee expense reimbursements in compliance with company travel policy.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing documentation.
• Review and improve spend management workflows for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Partner with Finance, IT, Legal, and business teams to streamline purchasing and reimbursement processes.
• Provide guidance to employees on procurement policy, PO creation, contract workflows, and expense best practices.
• Monitor contract renewal timelines to ensure continuity with no lapse in coverage.
• Support system improvements in ERP, spend management, procurement, and expense platforms.
• Help strengthen internal controls related to purchasing, approvals, and accounting processes.

Procurement & Vendor Support (Entry-Level)

Required Skills & Qualifications

Who You Are

Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is the fastest growing network detection and response platform in the industry. Our customers trust us to protect mission-critical assets in leading enterprises, government, and research institutions worldwide. We are leading the way with AI-assisted workflows, machine learning models, cloud security and SaaS-based solutions to arm defenders with the tools and knowledge they need to disrupt cyber attacks. Our team of passionate innovators are dedicated to solving some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.

Corelight is committed to a geographically distributed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world. At Corelight, we take pride in the diversity of our backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that strengthens our company.

The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.

Compensation Range : $72,000 - $84,000 USD