AR Accountant

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 82 million registered learners as of March 31, 2021. Coursera partners with over 200 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including Guided Projects, courses, Specializations, certificates, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. More than 6,000 institutions have used Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students, including in high-demand fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

The Finance organization at Coursera is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant. As part of a lean and dynamic team, there’s tremendous opportunity for impact and ownership. The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable, personable and eager to work in a fast-paced environment. If you think on your feet, love working with people and enjoy working on multiple projects simultaneously, we want you to join us!

Responsibilities:

• Create Sales Orders on NetSuite in accordance to the Enterprise Agreements; once approved, preparer accounts receivable invoices and credit memos as needed.
• Generate reports detailing billing schedules and PO status to ensure that all current deals and renewals are processed timely.
• Maintain customer onboarding and the accuracy of customer database records
• Support our global sales teams regarding questions about billing and contracts and other accounting team members with any questions about billing and contracts. 
• Assist with monthly/quarterly/annual close process through preparation of account reconciliation schedules (including AR reconciliation and allowance for doubtful accounts) and JE’s. Also assist with annual external audit activities and quarterly reviews.
• Support special projects (e.g. system implementations) and process/control improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role.
• BA degree in Accounting or other Finance related field
• Experience with  order to cash cycle and general ledger close process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of using formulas, pivot tables, and v-lookup in MS Excel
• Working knowledge of NetSuite
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail resulting in consistently reliable, accurate and thorough work
• Organized and able to manage time efficiently and plan and perform multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to prioritize, troubleshoot and work in a customer-service oriented environment
• Knowledge of GAAP, specifically ASC 606 revenue accounting useful.  
• BiLingual in Spanish and English

Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

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