Coursera
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. We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role will focus primarily on processing and supporting payroll for employees in the United States and Canada, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, compliance with all applicable laws, and exceptional customer service to employees. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of end-to-end payroll processing in both countries, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about operational excellence and process improvement. Responsibilities
Process end-to-end semi-monthly payrolls for US and Canada employees, including timesheets, garnishments, benefits, taxes and variable payments, while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations Process stock based compensation transactions (ESPP, NQSOs, ISOs, RSUs) Audit and maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions in a professional and timely manner Collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Accounting, and Legal teams in the administration of payroll and on payroll-related matters including benefits, taxation, and year-end reporting Support month-end close, annual audits and other payroll-related projects, including year-end reporting preparation Support end-to-end processing of international payrolls across multiple countries in coordination with external payroll vendors Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience with end-to-end payroll processing, with experience using Workday Payroll Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws Payroll experience in a public company with stock plans and SOX experience Experience with data analysis and creating pivot tables and v-lookups in Excel Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international certification Experience with Workday Payroll, ADP SmartCompliance, EY Payroll Operate Experience with NetSuite and Fidelity (or other ERP or equity platforms) Related Courses on Coursera
Business and Financial Modeling Specialization Data Analysis & Presentation Skills Applying Data Analytics in Accounting Compensation (US Roles)
US Zone 1 — This role is not available in Zone 1 US Zone 2 — $80,000 - $107,000 USD US Zone 3 — $75,000 - $100,000 USD The range listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change. Salary is one component of Coursera's total rewards package, which also includes a bonus program and equity in the form of RSUs. Pay is influenced by factors such as job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set, and internal equity. Current Zone Locations: Zone 1- San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro 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) Zone 3 - all other US locations 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 accommodations@coursera.org. For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here. For Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.
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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. We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role will focus primarily on processing and supporting payroll for employees in the United States and Canada, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, compliance with all applicable laws, and exceptional customer service to employees. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of end-to-end payroll processing in both countries, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about operational excellence and process improvement. Responsibilities
Process end-to-end semi-monthly payrolls for US and Canada employees, including timesheets, garnishments, benefits, taxes and variable payments, while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations Process stock based compensation transactions (ESPP, NQSOs, ISOs, RSUs) Audit and maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions in a professional and timely manner Collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Accounting, and Legal teams in the administration of payroll and on payroll-related matters including benefits, taxation, and year-end reporting Support month-end close, annual audits and other payroll-related projects, including year-end reporting preparation Support end-to-end processing of international payrolls across multiple countries in coordination with external payroll vendors Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience with end-to-end payroll processing, with experience using Workday Payroll Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws Payroll experience in a public company with stock plans and SOX experience Experience with data analysis and creating pivot tables and v-lookups in Excel Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international certification Experience with Workday Payroll, ADP SmartCompliance, EY Payroll Operate Experience with NetSuite and Fidelity (or other ERP or equity platforms) Related Courses on Coursera
Business and Financial Modeling Specialization Data Analysis & Presentation Skills Applying Data Analytics in Accounting Compensation (US Roles)
US Zone 1 — This role is not available in Zone 1 US Zone 2 — $80,000 - $107,000 USD US Zone 3 — $75,000 - $100,000 USD The range listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change. Salary is one component of Coursera's total rewards package, which also includes a bonus program and equity in the form of RSUs. Pay is influenced by factors such as job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set, and internal equity. Current Zone Locations: Zone 1- San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro 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) Zone 3 - all other US locations 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 accommodations@coursera.org. For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here. For Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.
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