General Ledger Accountant Job at Coursera, Mountain View, CA

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  • Coursera
  • Mountain View, CA

Job Description

Coursera was launched in 2012 by 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 183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025 . Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera's platform innovations enable instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to their learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns. At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, we enable you to select your main way of working, whether it's from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you. 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 GL accountant to join our growing Finance team. The GL 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 marketable securities, prepaids, accruals, commission, and intangible assets Perform analytical review of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement Assist in preparation for quarterly disclosure and cashflow workpapers Assist in documentation of internal controls and ensure SOX compliance in areas of responsibility Work with external auditors and prepare audit workpapers as requested Assist with other projects as assigned Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related area of study 3+ years of experience in a similar role Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP Experience with Netsuite and Excel Able to work both independently, cross-functionally and collaboratively Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail Preferred Qualifications CPA license and experience in a growing SaaS company a plus Strong organizational and time management skills 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 Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership I f this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera: Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Business Statistics and Analysis Excel Skills for Business Specialization Compensation US Zone 1 - San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro This role is not available in Zone 1 US Zone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)

$73,525 - $86,500 USD

US Zone 3 - all other locations not listed in Zone 1 or 2

$69,275 - $81,500 USD

The range listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change. Salary is just one component of Coursera's total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSUs. A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set, and internal equity. #LI-JC2 Coursera is anEqual 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 accommodations@coursera.org. For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here. For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.
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Job Tags

Remote work, Work from home, Worldwide, Shift work,

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