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 across U.S. and international subsidiaries


• Actively monitor and promptly respond to internal and external inquiries and requests through the ServiceNow ticketing system, supporting stakeholders across U.S. and international subsidiaries


• Provide support in month-end close procedures, including monthly vendor accruals, corporate credit card reconciliations, and fulfilling reporting requests related to employee expenses and vendor invoices for U.S. and international subsidiaries


• Complete vendor onboarding and maintain the integrity of vendor records and documentation in compliance with SOX requirements across U.S. and international subsidiaries


• Support the review of employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to global travel and expense policies and appropriate documentation


• Assist with ad hoc requests and other projects as assigned related to T&E and AP, with attention to global operational needs

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 + years of experience in a similar role


• 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


• Knowledge of US GAAP


• Experience with Excel, particularly using advanced functions 


• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and workflows, ensuring continuity of operations across various functions within Accounts Payable and Expense Management


• Brings versatile teamwork skills and thrives in fast-paced environments, serve as a flexible team resource, with the ability to pivot between different AP and T&E responsibilities across U.S. and international subsidiaries as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area of study


• Experience with Netsuite, Coupa, Workday Expenses, Service Now and Egencia

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

#LI-MJ1