Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 148 million registered learners as of March 31, 2024.
Coursera partners with over 325 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.
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We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates.
Job Overview
Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The roles and responsibilities of the Coursera Finance team include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team works to fuel Coursera’s growth by developing creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges.
Coursera is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Finance team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will assist with daily AP operations, such as managing vendor relations, processing/approving invoices, and assisting with month-end close tasks. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional who multi-tasks well and can handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end process of invoice processing, including reviewing and approving vendor invoices within specified limits to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Actively monitor and promptly respond to internal and external inquiries and requests coming through our Service Now ticketing system
- Provide support in month-end close procedures, including monthly vendor accruals, corporate credit card reconciliations, and fulfill reporting requests related to employee expenses and vendor invoices
- Complete vendor onboarding and maintain the integrity of vendor files and documents while ensuring SOX compliance
- Identify and help resolve synchronization issues related to the expense reimbursement platform
- Participate in process improvements and system enhancement projects related to Accounts Payable, contributing insights and expertise to optimize system performance and user experience
- Assist with annual tax filing Form 1099s and other projects as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Must be available to work during North American Eastern Time Zone (EST)
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with Excel, particularly using advanced functions
- Strong attention to detail, versatile teamwork skills, adaptable to fast-paced environments, capable of both independent and collaborative work across functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area of study
- Experience with Netsuite, Coupa, Workday Expenses, Service Now and Egencia
- Flexibility in Working Hours - The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic, global environment and be willing to adapt their schedule to accommodate meetings and collaboration with team members and stakeholders in different time zones
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- Excel Skills for Business Specialization
- Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization
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