What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Associate (Netsuite/Coupa) position at Coursera?
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, with183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025. Coursera partners withover 350 leading university and industry partnersto 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.
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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 Associate to join our growing Finance team. This role 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
- 2 years of experience in a similar role with knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with Excel and Google Sheets, particularly using advanced functions
- Detail oriented and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and workflows, ensuring continuity of operations across various functions within Accounts Payable and Expense Management
- 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
- Flexibility with personal schedule to accommodate meetings and collaborate effectively with global team members and stakeholders across various time zones
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
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)
$61,625 - $72,500 USD
US Zone 3 - all other locations not listed in Zone 1 or 2
$57,800 - $68,000 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.
Salary : $57,800 - $68,000
