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 Finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for general ledger functions, including month end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contribute to other special projects and initiatives as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area of study.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience working in a Financial ERP system.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, ACA or ACCA or equivalent designation, and experience in a growing SaaS company are 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.
• Values collaboration and contributing to the shared goals and success of the team and company.

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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