AR Accountant

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world‑class digital education  the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees.

Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is responsible for the accurate allocation of student payments, reconciliation of debtor accounts, and providing support to internal teams regarding student‑related finance queries. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity of the debtors ledger, particularly during month‑end processes, which include reconciling accounts, processing month‑end adjustments, and ensuring all debtor accounts are up to date and accurate.

• Accurate allocation and reconciliation of student payments, including importing and posting bank transactions, reconciling cash accounts, and clearing all relevant process screens.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in customer accounts

• Prepare and process account fixes.
• Ensure student accounts are reconciled and cleared.
• Accounts receivable completeness checks.
• Assist with provisions calculations and journals at month end.

• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing of month end and year end reports and schedules for management review.
• Cash updates as needed.

• Support audits by providing accounts receivable documentation and explanations.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.

Respond to VAT related student queries and collaborate with student advisors to ensure finance related queries are resolved.

• Training and mentoring of new team members.
• Assisting with special projects or analysis requests as needed.

• Studied or studying towards an Accounting / Finance diploma or degree (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/Accounting software.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to think in a systematic fashion.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world‑class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference.

#No Back Row

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.

Full‑time, ZA benefits include:

• 2 complimentary Get smarter 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)
• Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non‑profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company‑wide festive season break

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what…