At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

Reporting to the Senior Manager of AP, Ouster is seeking a rockstar AP Specialist to join our growing accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and have an ability to accurately track and record cash timely. This candidate should have experience in maintaining a database of financial information and be able to recognize and solve any problems that may arise.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Enter invoices into the accounting system and obtain necessary approvals for payment.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related inquiries and issues.
• Assist with month-end close processes, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate coding and allocation of expenses.
• Utilize accounting software, including NetSuite and Stampli, to process and track accounts payable transactions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounts payable experience in a growing Technology and/or Manufacturing company.
• High proficiency in accounting softwares - NetSuite, Stampli, Concur
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• First principles mindset – you break down a complex problem into its most basic foundational elements and build from there.
• Extreme curiosity - not satisfied with easy or convenient answers; drive issues to root cause.
• Ability to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these

requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

At Ouster we offer a range of competitive benefits, as we believe in taking care of our employees in all aspects of their lives. Our newly renovated office, located in the Mission District of San Francisco, is a dog-friendly workplace with a kitchen stocked with snacks, fresh fruit and drinks, and a complimentary dinner catered nightly. Additional perks include 15 vacation days/10 paid holidays annually; paid parental leave; pre-tax commuter or health care/dependent care accounts; 401K match up to 4%; medical, vision and dental plans with premiums covered at 100% for the employee and 75% for dependents (Cigna or Kaiser); life insurance; and short term disability and long term disability. Ouster offers the best benefit options available because we consider the well-being of our employees a top priority.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.