Staff Accountant at Udemy

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Where we work

Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

About your Skills

Attention to detail: You integrate a systematic approach to ensure accuracy and precision around financial data and general ledger activities. You take the initiative to identify and resolve discrepancies and apply analytical thinking when reviewing financial data and provide actionable insights.
Growth mindset: You are curious, eager to learn, and adaptable to new processes or tools. You enjoy digging in to understand the how and why things work and regularly seek opportunities to improve and scale your processes.
Communication: Your verbal and written communication allows you to clearly articulate key concepts, build trust with others, and deliver on deadlines. You work effectively with business partners to share knowledge, align on priorities, and achieve cross-functional goals.
Prioritization and ownership: You own your areas and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced close cycle, balancing accuracy with timeliness. You use sound judgment in escalating issues, aligning work to departmental objectives, and following through to completion.

About this role

You will be a key individual contributor for a variety of general ledger accounting functions across Udemy’s global entities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will play a critical part in helping to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close, and you will have regular opportunities to problem solve, collaborate with others, build new processes, and help Udemy scale as a public company.

What you'll be doing

Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for certain general ledger accounts, including but not limited to cash, fixed assets, investments, revolving debt, and prepaid expenses.
Identify opportunities and develop strategies to improve accounting operations efficiencies, effectiveness, and scalability, including the development and execution of policy, processes, and systems changes.
Produce variance and trend analysis for your areas as part of the monthly reporting package to ensure completeness and accuracy of results.
Collaborate with your manager and the internal audit team to ensure there is an effective internal control environment within your processes.
Support external audits and quarterly reviews of the company's financial statements, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor questions and requests.
Work on ad-hoc projects on an as needed basis

What you’ll have

1-2 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in NetSuite preferred
Experience and knowledge in U.S. GAAP and SOX internal controls

Posting Date: 11/21/2025

Application Window:

We anticipate the application window will be open until 12/5/2025. Based on business needs, this opportunity may remain posted beyond or closed before the anticipated application window.

Why work here?

You’ll grow here.Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.

AI is real here.We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.

You’ll own your work.We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.

You’ll build with others.We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.

You’ll see your impact.What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?

Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARNtogether.

Our Benefits Start with U

Our benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits,Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits,pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.

Benefits outlined are provided as a general overview and may vary depending on the location, role, and employment classification. All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the organization and in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We understand that not everyone will match each of the qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!

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