Staff Accountant

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 staff accountant to join our growing accounting team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for international accounting functions, including month end close for multiple entities, preparing/reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis. The role requires a balanced mix for operational excellence and keen interest in process improvements and use of new technologies. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional who multi-tasks well and can handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations in areas such as cash, marketable securities, prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets for multiple international entities

• Contribute to our monthly flux analysis and provide variance analysis for expense accounts,  as well as perform analytical review of the quarterly Balance Sheet and Income Statement for multiple international entities

• Support continuous improvement and scaling of our financial accounting processes, including implementation of systems and automation of workflows to optimize efficiency and standardization

• Assist in documentation of internal controls for relevant processes to ensure adherence to company policies and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations

• Collaborate with external auditors and assist with preparation of audit schedules

• Drive automation initiatives across finance processes using tools like Google App Scripts, Excel Macros (VB), and ERP-integrated solutions. Engage in system improvement projects, ERP enhancement, and scaling of financial processes (preferably in NetSuite).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/taxation or CA Inter or MBA- Finance (with 4-5 years’ experience) or Chartered Accountant (2-3 years’ experience) 

• Prior experience in IT services/SaaS/e-commerce business with global footprint/international subsidiaries 

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and using Financial ERPs (eg NetSuite) preferred

• Experience in GL accounting in captive shared services set up preferred

• Intermediate Excel skills, basic knowledge of google sheet is welcome

• Previous experience with automation and process re engineering areas using tools such as Google App Script, Excel Macros (VBA),Power Query or similar tools, will be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a growing SaaS or e-commerce company is a plus

• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail

• Able to work independently, cross-functionally and collaboratively

• Organized and able to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Excel Skills for Business Specialization

• Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

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