Who are we?

LightPath Technologies is a recognized leader in optics and photonics solutions. Serving blue chip customers in the industrial, 

defense, telecommunications, testing and measurement, and medical industries, for over 30 years.

LightPath designs, manufactures and distributes optical and infrared components, with multiple locations around the globe.

Who We’re Looking For:

 We have an immediate opportunity for a Staff Accountant. The staff accountant will be performing a variety of general accounting support tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, inventory control, fixed assets, and various other accounts. Provides analysis and ad hoc reporting to department management as requested. achieve the established targets. 

Benefits For Our Team Members

We offer a friendly and fun environment, with the opportunity to grow within the company. Located right off 408 in the vicinity of the UCF in Central Florida Research Park.

• Paid vacation with option to rollover vacation hours and sell hours back to company for payout at full rate.
• Paid sick time.
• 10 paid company holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Opportunity to enroll in optional supplemental insurance policies such as term life, critical illness, accident, death, and dismemberment, short term disability.
• Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision insurance available upon hire to eligible employees
• Flexible Spending Account; Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program

 Job Functions/Requirements:  

• Process receivable invoices through ERP system, and follow up with customers for collections. Process intercompany billings as needed.
• Oversee processing of vendor invoices using 3-way match through ERP system; research and resolve discrepancies. Prepare scheduled payments report for payment approval. Maintain accounts payable electronic filing system; maintain AP open and paid files.
• Maintain W-9 files and resale certificates.
• Assist with month-end close process, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Process daily cycle count lists; review results and work with operations to resolve discrepancies.
• Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Develops and improves accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

 Qualifications and Requirements: 

•   Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years  related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and  experience. 
• Must be authorized to work and reside in the US and must be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to confirm with but not limited to U.S export control regulations (ITAR), but not limited to U.S export (ITAR) guidelines.