Finance & Accounting Specialist

This role is located in Budapest, Hungary - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work.”

About You

• You are curious, eager to learn, and motivated to grow in your finance career.
• You have a good understanding of basic financial processes and are interested in how systems support them.
• You are detail-oriented and take pride in getting things right the first time.
• You’re comfortable working with data and enjoy solving problems with guidance.
• You’re a strong communicator and can clearly explain your work to others.
• You’re a reliable team player who takes ownership of your responsibilities.
• You enjoy working with cross-functional teams and supporting process improvements.
• You're open to learning more about tools like NetSuite (experience is a plus but not required).

Skills

• English Fluency: You can communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or relevant experience)
• 3+  years in billing, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role
• Accuracy & Detail: You’re careful and precise with numbers and documentation
• Strong analytical and data-handling skills: Ability to work with large datasets, analyze financial and operational data, and identify trends or discrepancies
• Process-oriented mindset: Ability to organize data, improve reporting structures, and support scalable finance processes
• Reporting & data interpretation: Ability to prepare structured reports, support revenue and AR analysis, and translate data into clear insights for the Finance team and Revenue Manager
• Proactive Attitude: You ask questions, raise flags early, and look for ways to help
• Adaptability: You're open to change and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Collaboration: You work well with others and communicate with respect and clarity

Responsibilities

• Customer Onboarding Support: Assist in collecting and verifying necessary customer billing information (addresses, tax details, purchase order details, etc.) to ensure accurate setup in the billing system
• Invoicing: Support the preparation and issuance of customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in line with contractual terms
• Delivery Tracking: Maintain proper documentation and evidence of software delivery and service fulfillment in the finance systems to support revenue recognition requirements
• Revenue Recognition Support: Assist in preparing revenue recognition schedules and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies and accounting standards. Support the Revenue Manager with revenue-related reporting and analysis
• Collections Support: Follow up on outstanding invoices, communicate with internal stakeholders and customers when needed, and assist in resolving billing issues to support timely collections
• Reporting: Help prepare regular AR and revenue-related reports, including tracking overdue items and supporting management visibility into receivables and revenue
• Reconciliations: Assist with account reconciliations and support month-end close activities, including revenue-related reconciliations where required
• Documentation: Maintain and organize finance process documentation, ensuring procedures related to billing, AR, and revenue processes are properly recorded
• Audit Preparation: Support audit requests by gathering documentation and assisting with responses related to billing, AR, and revenue recognition processes

Key Collaborators

• Accounting
• Corporate Controller
• Tax
• FP&A
• Sales 
• Customer Service

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• In-office catered lunches and stocked kitchens
• Private Healthcare
• Learning & Development benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 frontline operations.