Senior Cost & Inventory Accountant (Onsite)

Matternet, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability

FSAs

PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Matternet, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting & Operations who will own inventory accounting, WIP, and product costing in a fast-growing drone logistics environment.

You will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and Finance to strengthen controls, perform monthly closes, and ensure accurate financial records. Onsite five days per week in the San Francisco Bay Area, with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Experience with inventory accounting, WIP, production orders, material consumption, variances, and product costing.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems/ERP; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with monthly close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accounting, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger
• Review production orders, material consumption, and inventory movements to ensure accurate accounting and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Analyze manufacturing variances and maintain accurate product costing in partnership with manufacturing and supply chain
• Support inventory counts, investigate differences, and assess inventory valuation, including excess and obsolete inventory
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for monthly close; investigate and resolve reconciling items
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, including documentation, approval workflows, and segregation of duties
• Post and reconcile bank and credit card transactions; support use tax, local tax, 1099 filings, and corporate and state tax compliance
• Support the annual audit and quarterly reviews by preparing PBC requests and supporting schedules
• Provide secondary support for accounts payable and vendor administration, including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, and payment approval packages

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Matternet, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting & Operations who will own inventory accounting, WIP, and product costing in a fast-growing drone logistics environment.

You will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and Finance to strengthen controls, perform monthly closes, and ensure accurate financial records. Onsite five days per week in the San Francisco Bay Area, with equity and comprehensive benefits.