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Senior Accountant

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Cohere

Cohere

501-1,000 employees

Provides AI-powered natural language processing

AI & Machine Learning
Enterprise Software
Data & Analytics

Mid, Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid position in Toronto.

Category
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Payroll Accounting
Accounting
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP)
  • Proficiency in P2P processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • Manage the procure-to-pay and payroll processes, making sure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with US GAAP standards
  • Process and manage expense reports, including review, coding, and reimbursement, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Prepare payments on a weekly basis, ensuring all bills are paid in a timely manner
  • Perform payroll on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages, salaries, and benefits in collaboration with team members
  • Reconcile payroll accounts, calculate and process payroll adjustments, and ensure proper taxation and deduction of benefits
  • Maintain accurate payroll records, including attendance, overtime, and paid time off, and provide support during audits or inquiries
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, with an emphasis on purchases and payables, payroll and cash
  • Prepare and post journal entries, maintaining accurate documentation for various expense accounts, assets, accruals and inter-company transactions
  • Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP accounting standards.
  • Perform financial statement account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Support the preparation of financial statements and other financial reports
  • Assist and project manage external audits and financial data requests by providing necessary documentation and explanations

Cohere specializes in language AI, offering powerful embeddings models for understanding text and a Command model for generating and summarizing text. The company emphasizes secure deployment options and customizable models, enabling businesses to leverage world-leading natural language processing (NLP) technology while keeping their data private and secure.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$440M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

51%

2 year growth

331%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cohere's valuation has more than doubled in a year, indicating strong investor confidence and growth potential.
  • The company's focus on data privacy and security in AI models is a significant advantage in the enterprise sector.
  • Strategic partnerships with major firms like Fujitsu and Cisco enhance Cohere's market reach and technological capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in AI is intense, with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic continuously releasing more powerful models.
  • Skepticism around the return-on-investment for generative AI tools in enterprises could impact Cohere's market adoption.

What makes Cohere unique

  • Cohere focuses on practical AI applications for enterprises, unlike competitors pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI).
  • The company has secured significant investment from notable firms like Fujitsu, AMD Ventures, and Cisco, highlighting strong financial backing.
  • Cohere's enterprise-specific large language models (LLMs) like Command R and Command R+ are tailored for business needs, setting them apart from more general AI models.