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Ocean Optics

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

Senior Accountant

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Fe Springs, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to comply with U.S. export control regulations.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as an accountant, with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and enterprise resource planning systems, with advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to changing business requirements.
  • Able to perform prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Able to communicate with others to exchange information.
  • Able to perform repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.
  • Able to perform a small amount of physical and mobile work.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Consolidate financial data for reporting to management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern.
  • Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy.
  • Monitor and review account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
  • Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Monitor accrual financial performance against budgeted figures and explain variances.
  • Analyze financial data to provide insights into company financial performance and suggest areas for improvement.
  • Conduct financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
  • Prepare and submit necessary tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare and assist with preparation of audit PBC requests and questions to internal and external auditors during financial audits.
  • Provide documentation and explanations for audit inquiries.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in accounting processes.
  • Implement best practices to streamline procedures and improve accuracy.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to support overall business objectives.
  • Travel up to 10% when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA designation is highly preferred.

About the Company

Ocean Optics

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

Ocean Optics makes compact spectroscopy hardware and related optical sensing tools. Its flagship products are miniature, portable spectrometers used to measure light across wavelengths for scientists and engineers in fields like chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing. The devices work by detecting light that passes through or reflects from a sample and translating it into a spectrum—the distribution of light by wavelength—using optical components and a small detector. The company differentiates itself with a modular approach and small, affordable spectrometers that can be integrated into custom systems or handheld devices, enabling researchers to build compact spectroscopic tools rather than relying on large, expensive lab equipment. Ocean Optics' goal is to broaden access to spectral data by providing versatile, scalable sensing solutions that allow users to deploy spectroscopy across a wide range of applications and environments.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dunedin, FL
Founded
1989

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