Manage accounts receivable and billing in NetSuite, monitor aging and collections, support month-end AR and deferred revenue close. Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, analyze financial and subscription metrics, ensure revenue recognition accuracy, support SST tax filings, and drive process improvements and automation across AR and billing workflows.
BrightSign is the global leader in digital signage solutions, delivering cutting-edge technology that powers dynamic, engaging experiences worldwide. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, precision, and customer success.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. This role combines traditional AR and billing responsibilities with business analysis functions, including data visualization, reporting, and process optimization. You will leverage tools like Power BI and Excel to provide actionable insights, support decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable & Billing
- Process and apply customer payments accurately in NetSuite.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due accounts to reduce DSO.
- Generate and review invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
- Support month-end close activities related to AR and deferred revenue.
- Business Analysis & Reporting
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualize AR, billing, and subscription metrics.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare reports and presentations for management to support strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs and improve reporting accuracy.
- Subscription Management
- Track renewals, cancellations, and adjustments in NetSuite.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and support automation initiatives for subscription reporting.
- Sales and Use Tax (SST) Compliance
- Validate tax calculations on invoices and ensure proper jurisdictional compliance.
- Assist with monthly SST filings and maintain accurate tax records.
- Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in AR, billing, and reporting workflows.
- Recommend and implement solutions to streamline processes using data-driven insights.
- Other Duties
- Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in AR, billing, or business analysis roles.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred).
- Strong understanding of subscription billing and revenue recognition principles.
- Knowledge of SST compliance and tax reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills for internal and external interactions.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools.
- Experience with automation tools and dashboards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Why BrightSign?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Collaborative, innovative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Similar Jobs
Industrial • Manufacturing
Prepares journal entries and accruals, performs account reconciliations, monitors inventory metrics, supports ERP integration and invoice research, and develops executive reporting materials. The role partners closely with manufacturing, warehousing, and other business units, with possible travel to operational locations.
Top Skills:
ErpExcelSAP
Information Technology
Provide first-line and second-line customer support for a SaaS legal practice management and accounting platform. Manage ticket queues, live chats, emails, calls, and screen-sharing sessions; investigate root causes, resolve issues, escalate appropriately, and maintain customer updates. Meet service-level and satisfaction targets while collaborating with support, customer, development, and third-party teams in a distributed environment.
Top Skills:
ActionstepCRMLegal Accounting SoftwareLegal Practice Management SoftwareSaaS
Information Technology
The Senior Accounting Analyst prepares and reviews financial statements, performs reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses, and supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. The role assists with audits, maintains internal controls, collaborates with operations and FP&A, analyzes financial metrics, supports ERP system upgrades, and identifies process automation opportunities. The position requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
Top Skills:
Erp SystemsGaapIfrsExcelNetSuiteOracleSAP
What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene
Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.
Key Facts About Boston Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
- Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories
