Senior Revenue Accountant

Coursera•Mountain View, CA

4d•$103,600 - $129,500

About The Position

The Senior Revenue Accountant will own Udemy’s instructor revenue share and cost of goods sold processes, along with partner revenue share accounting. The role prepares month-end journal entries, supports audit requests, and works with payments engineering and revenue accounting teams to assess the financial impact of new product initiatives. It also identifies opportunities to automate revenue share processes using AI tools. The position reports to the Accounting Manager within the Consumer Revenue and Revenue Share Team. The role performs monthly consumer revenue share and revenue close in accordance with US GAAP, supports reporting and variance analysis, improves accounting systems and processes, supports quarterly and annual external audits, prepares PCAOB-compliant direct-to-consumer revenue footnote disclosures, and collaborates with the SOX team on controls.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 4 years of professional experience in revenue accounting, combining Big 4 accounting firm experience with industry experience at a top-tier company.
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence, such as Claude Cowork, or automated accounting workflows to streamline revenue recognition, contract reviews, and month-end close processes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and experience analyzing high-volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment.
Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical skills; efficient and self-motivated, with the ability to follow through and implement process improvements.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant.
Experience at a top-tier technology and/or public company.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly consumer revenue share and revenue close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
Review monthly reporting, perform variance analysis, investigate differences, and support FP&A in explaining results.
Partner with internal teams, engineering, and business partners to improve accounting systems, processes, and procedures, with a focus on automation and best-in-class processes.
Support external audit requirements on a quarterly and annual basis.
Prepare quarterly and annual PCAOB-compliant footnote disclosures related to direct-to-consumer revenue.
Collaborate with the SOX team to maintain a robust and effective controls environment.
Identify opportunities to automate revenue share processes using AI tools.