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About the Job

Brightly Software, a Siemens company, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting account analysis, preparing detailed financial reports, and contributing to the enhancement of accounting processes. This role requires a strong adherence to accounting principles and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on diverse financial projects. The successful applicant will also manage accounting transactions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations. If you have a strong background in accounting and are looking to impact accounting processes and operations, we encourage you to apply.

What you will do

• Focus on strengthening, maintaining, and implementing internal controls related to accounting procedures and policies to guarantee the quality of book and records, and the seamless global financial close process in accordance with Siemens standards.
• Migrate the Brightly Group Financial IT systems to the Siemens financial IT landscapes in close collaboration with other workstreams (e.g. from local ERP to SAP - SherpaX)
• Coordinate monthly Esprit reporting, from the follow up of the closing schedule and error validations to the reporting of the figures in Esprit, ending with the preparation of management reports using digital tools (e.g. PowerBI)
• Reconciliation of ERP systems vs Esprit.
• Performance reports/data analysis using digital tools (e.g. PowerBI)
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, AR, AP, treasury, fixed assets, revenue, and revenue recognition in close collaboration with the General Accounting and Revenue Recognition Senior Managers.

What you need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field

• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Power Query, KNIME, and Microsoft Excel, Accounting ERPs
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated proactivity in a professional environment
• SAP experience preferred

What makes you a Standout

• Strong analytical foundation – Comfortable analyzing financial data, explaining variances, and using tools like Power BI or Excel to turn numbers into insights.
• Curiosity and improvement mindset – Eager to learn, ask questions, and contribute ideas to improve processes, reporting, or controls.
• Collaborative communicator – Able to work across teams, clearly explain financial information, and take ownership of assigned work.

The Brightly culture

We’re guided by a vision of community that serves the ambitions and wellbeing of all people, and our professional communities are no exception. We model that ideal every day by being supportive, collaborative partners to one another, conscientiously making space for our colleagues to grow and thrive. Our passionate team is driven to create a future where smarter infrastructure protects the environments that shape and connect us all. That brighter future starts with us.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.    

Brightly maintains a Drug Free workplace in accordance with applicable law.