Accounting Specialist

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Experience: At least 3 years of experience. Will consider entry to mid-level depending on relevant experience and expertise.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Compensation: $30-40/hour, depending on experience

Who We Are

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:

Responsible for timekeeping, payroll processing, supporting accounts payable and customer billing functions as a member of a collaborative accounting team. This role might also include expense report preparation, GAAP and DCAA compliance assistance and balance sheet reconciliations.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Responsibilities:

• Process and administer multi-state payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Assist with customer billings and month end account reconciliations.
• Data entry of accounts payable and credit card Invoices.
• Correspondence with vendors regarding payment details, statements, and 1099 information.
• Expense report preparation and review.
• Coordinate with purchasing and receiving regarding vendor Invoices, delivery status and related inquiries.

Required Experience / Capability:

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under stress. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
• Knowledge of Paylocity, UKG or other third-party payroll processing software.
• Comfortable with using MSOffice (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Associates degree or higher education level preferred.
• Experience may substitute for Education level if candidate is passionate about growth in an Accounting career.
• Organized and efficient; Comfortable and adept and coordinating customer visits, travel, and meetings.
• Desire for personal growth and achieving long-term company objectives. Ideal candidate will be seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other Business related area or looking to grow in their career in Accounting.
• Respond to incoming support requests via walk-ups, phone or email. Support can include preparing document packages, presentation packages, procuring and organizing office and breakroom supplies, prepare for customer visits (i.e. ordering lunch, stock breakroom supplies, etc.) and any other general administrative tasks.

Benefits Summary:

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at HR@nlightdefense.com.