Accounts Payable Specialist

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

If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera

• Excel Skills for Business Specialization

• Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization

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