Accounting & Controlling Analyst

Siemens Mobility; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking an analytical accounting professional in Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful candidate will conduct account analysis, prepare financial reports and oversee accounting functions. With a strong foundation in accounting principles, you will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least three years of experience. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package will be provided.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong adherence to accounting principles required.
• Experience with Accounting ERPs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct account analysis and prepare financial reports.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger.
• Migrate financial IT systems to Siemens environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented and analytical

Strong communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Power BI

Proactivity in professional environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

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. 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 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).
• Reconcile ERP systems vs Esprit.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, 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; experience with 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.

Equity and inclusion

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.

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $54,835 - $94,003 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO and Accommodations

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Criminal History: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.