Accounting Specialist

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

General Matter is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Los Angeles to own the AP/AR function, manage invoices, assist vendor/customer relationships, and support cash-flow operations as the company scales. The role offers early-career growth with exposure to system implementations, process optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a mission-driven environment.

Candidates should have a BA in finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent Excel skills, with a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive mindset with focus on process improvement and efficiency.
• Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to evolving processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Suite for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices with 3-way matching verification and manage payment cycles.
• Generate customer invoices, track AR aging, and follow up on collections.
• Execute month-end close activities including AP accruals and AR recognition support.
• Train and support non-finance teams on PO processes and spend management tools.
• Maintain accurate financial records across systems (Ramp, QuickBooks, ERP).
• Generate reports for leadership on AP/AR/cash flow and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Process improvement

Learning mindset

GAAP knowledge

Ramp

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Ramp

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

General Matter enriches uranium. We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US. In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive. Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way. Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society. We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world’s top venture capital firms. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

As General Matter's Accounting Specialist, you will assume full operational responsibility for the company's AP/AR function and play a foundational role in building scalable financial processes. You will manage all invoice processing, support vendor/customer relationships, and sustain cash flow operations while supporting cross-functional teams in adopting rigorous procurement and spend management practices. This role offers significant scope and visibility for an early-career professional, with direct involvement in system implementations process optimization as the company scales production. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, clear communication between technical and financial teams, and an eagerness to grow into broader responsibilities within a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices with 3-way matching verification, manage payment cycles, and maintain vendor relationships while resolving discrepancies
• Generate customer invoices, track AR aging, follow up on collections, and resolve billing inquiries to support cash flow operations
• Execute month-end close activities including AP accruals, corporate card reconciliation in Ramp, and AR revenue recognition support
• Train and support non-finance teams on PO processes and spend management tools, troubleshooting procurement workflow issues across departments
• Maintain accurate financial records across accounting systems (Ramp, QuickBooks, future ERP) and support system integrations and implementations
• Generate reports for leadership on AP aging, AR status, and cash flow metrics while identifying opportunities for process automation and improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (recent graduates encouraged)
• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Proactive mindset with focus on process improvement and efficiency
• Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to evolving processes
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Suite for reporting and analysis

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with Ramp, QuickBooks, or ERP systems (internships or coursework count)
• Prior internship or work experience in accounting, finance, or operations roles

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation And Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $70,000-$100,000 annually. Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.