Staff Accountant
Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting productivity, capturing and analyzing real-time data, and continuous improvement.
A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany and Hungary. Focused on composable, human-centric solutions for industrial environments, Tulip is disrupting the MES category and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator. Tulip has also been named one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work” for 2023.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Billing and Collections Specialist to join our fast-paced, innovative company. If you thrive in a startup environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you!
About you:
- You are an entrepreneur at heart and willing to wear many hats
- You have a deep understanding of business processes as they relate to financial systems
- You have strong analytical skills and ability to research, simplify, and resolve complex issues.
- You are detail oriented with a mindset towards meeting the high standards for financial system operations.
- You are an excellent communicator of complex technical ideas.
- You are able to work independently with limited supervision, interacting effectively and quickly gaining the respect and support of team members.
- You have a product mindset and an empathy for the end user.
- You love a good challenge and learning new things.
- You are comfortable moving around a large technology stack to understand how those features work and contribute to different parts of the platform.
- Exposure or knowledge of Netsuite is a plus
Skills:
Fluent English: Excellent communication skills in English.Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred, but not mandatory.Experience: 2-3+ years in billing, collections, or a similar role.Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret data.Proactivity: Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to excel.Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.Organization: Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail.Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills.Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills.Team Spirit: A collaborative team player willing to go the extra mile.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Onboarding: Ensure all necessary information (addresses, tax details, etc.) is collected for accurate billing.
- Invoice Preparation: Generate and send daily invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Tracking Deliveries: Monitor software deliveries and maintain appropriate evidence in our financial system.
- Collections: Manage the collection process for customer invoices.
- Reporting: Provide weekly accounts receivable aging reports and flag any issues promptly.
- Reconciliations: Prepare accounting reconciliations with precision.
- Control Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of controls and processes.
- Audit Support: Collaborate with auditors, providing necessary support and documentation.
- Special Projects: Assist with various special projects as needed.
Key Collaborators
- Accounting
- Corporate Controller
- Tax
- FP&A
- Sales operations
- Sales
Working At Tulip
We are building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well being. Even if you don't match every requirement, but see yourself contributing, please apply.
Benefits of working with us include:
- Direct impact on product and culture
- Company equity
- Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
- Virtual & local company events and happy hours
- Private Healthcare
- Learning & Development benefits
For Hungarian openings: our office is located next to Kálvin Square. We have a hybrid work schedule. You need to be currently eligible to work in Hungary.
We are an equal opportunity employer and building a diverse team is our top priority. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform manufacturing.