Job FunctionsAccounting & AnalysisMonth-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing dutiesProcess improvements and internal controls developmentAd-hoc reporting and special projects
Job RequirementsOwnership of accounting & analysis for certain key balance sheet accountsPrepaid assets, advances and deposits, fixed assets, intangible assets, leases, and other assigned areasPrepare schedules and support quarterly reviews/year-end audit with external auditorsParticipate in ad-hoc reporting and special projects as needed
SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)Strong communication and problem-solving skillsHigh-energy self-starter with ability to work autonomouslyAbility to assess and recommend improvements for processes and proceduresLease accounting experience preferredThorough understanding of key accounting conceptsU.S. GAAP knowledgeCPA (or equivalent) is a plusStrong organization skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ouster, Inc. provides smart, powerful lidar solutions for autonomy and driver assistance. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Ouster is known worldwide for its portfolio of breakthrough lidar sensor technologies. Our lidar technology has revolutionized perception and autonomy for automotive, new mobility, mapping, robotics, and security applications. Specific Job Requirements:Ownership of accounting & analysis for certain key balance sheet accounts. Specifically, prepaid assets, advances and deposits, fixed assets, intangible assets, leases, and other assigned areas. Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, variance reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.Prepare schedules and support the quarterly reviews/year-end audit with external auditors for the areas assigned.Participate in process improvements and the development and implementation of internal controls.Assist in ad-hoc reporting and other special projects as needed. Knowledge:Thorough understanding of key accounting concepts, U.S. GAAP and internal controlsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus 5 years of overall experience, with a minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or large national firm) preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.CPA (or equivalent) is a plusLease accounting (ASC 842) experience preferredAbility to assess and recommend improvements for processes and procedures willingness to learn new concepts and work with teammates to find solutionsStrong communication and problem-solving skills both orally and in writingStrong organization skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;High-energy self-starter, able to work autonomously, identify, suggest and implement areas for improvement;Experience in NetSuite system a plus
Life at Ouster
At Ouster, we're developing advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms for autonomous cars and drones. We're looking for software and hardware engineers interested in working on the systems that underpin modern robotics: high performance sensors, localization, object detection, tracking and classification. Our team is composed of engineers that wear many hats and enjoy building robots that cope with the messiness of the real world. All of us push code, some of us build hardware, and none of us wants to wait another decade for cars and drones to be driving themselves.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. World-class Internal Audit team2. Committed to recruiting and developing great talent3. Dogfriendly workplace4. Complimentary dinner catered nightly5. 15 vacation days/10 paid holidays annually; paid parental leave6. Pretax commuter or health care/dependent care accounts7. 401K match up to 4%8. Medical, vision and dental plans with premiums covered at 100% for the employee and 75% for dependents (Cigna or Kaiser)9. Customer Focus and Satisfaction10. High Level of Collaboration between Teams
