Accounts Payable Specialist at 2U

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Education TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

3 years or more experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a Procure-to-Pay environment
Demonstrate a good understanding of basic accounting principles
Experience with Travel & Entertainment policies and expense auditing processes
Experience using Workday and Coupa (preferred) or other cloud-based software for invoice processing
Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities
Adaptability to navigate evolving environments and priorities

Responsibilities

Process PO-backed and non-backed supplier invoices in Coupa
Conduct expense report audits for all employees in Workday and/or AppZen
Monitor prepaid expense tracking by validating entries and creating prepaid schedules
Serve as a key liaison between the AP team and 2U business leaders to address inquiries and resolve invoicing related issues
Provide detailed support for internal and external audits, including documentation and compliance with control testing protocols (yearly ad-hoc)
Perform system testing and validation procedures in accordance with Workday new release guidelines (yearly ad-hoc)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Accounts PayableCoupaWorkdayAppZenExpense AuditingProcure-to-PayAccounting PrinciplesTravel & Entertainment PoliciesPrepaid Expense TrackingAudit Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Accounts Payable Specialist role?

Full-time ZA benefits include 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year, subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme, 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organizations. Benefits are unique per country.

What experience is required for the Accounts Payable Specialist position?

Candidates need 3 years or more experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a Procure-to-Pay environment, a good understanding of basic accounting principles, experience with Travel & Entertainment policies and expense auditing processes, and experience using Workday and Coupa (preferred) or other cloud-based software for invoice processing.

What is the company culture like at 2U?

2U has a diverse global employee base of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education, with a focus on fun, meaningful work, excellent work/life balance, and advancing a shared purpose to eliminate the back row in education.

Is this Accounts Payable Specialist role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

2U

Provides online education solutions for universities

About 2U

2U provides online education solutions for universities, partnering with them to deliver high-quality digital programs. Their services include course design, marketing, and student support, all enhanced by technology and data analytics. This approach creates an engaging online learning environment that aims to ensure equal opportunities for all students. Unlike traditional learning management systems, 2U focuses on long-term partnerships and revenue-sharing agreements, aligning their success with that of the universities they serve. Their goal is to improve student outcomes and expand access to education globally.

Crystal City, VirginiaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$93.3MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Accounts Payable Specialist at 2U

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

2U

About 2U

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Volunteer Days

Risks

Interim CEO appointment suggests potential instability in leadership.

Multiple class action lawsuits pose significant legal and financial risks.

Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing indicates ongoing financial distress.

Differentiation

2U partners with prestigious universities to offer high-quality online degree programs.

The company combines technology, human support, and data analytics for effective online learning.

2U's No Back Row approach ensures equal opportunity for all students.

Upsides

Growing demand for online education boosts 2U's market potential.

Partnerships with international universities expand 2U's global reach.

Increased focus on data analytics improves student retention and success.

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