Accountant

The role

You will build and scale the financial infrastructure of an industrial enterprise. You will own key accounting functions and design processes, controls, and systems to support growth.

What you will do

• Own key aspects of the monthly close process including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Lead development and implementation of scalable accounting processes, policies, and controls
• Establish and manage a comprehensive accrual process
• Oversee review and reconciliation of open purchase orders
• Prepare and analyze financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Research and resolve complex accounting matters ensuring US GAAP compliance
• Design and strengthen internal controls for a regulated manufacturing environment
• Provide financial insights to cross-functional stakeholders
• Own fixed asset accounting processes including capitalization and depreciation
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and enhance financial systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong command of US GAAP
• CPA designation, active or inactive
• Ability to independently manage accounting processes and resolve complex financial matters
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be onsite full-time in Los Angeles, CA

Nice to have

• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Significant experience working with ERP systems
• QuickBooks experience
• Experience in a high-growth, early-stage, or rapidly scaling organization
• Strong technical accounting expertise in accruals, fixed assets, and complex reconciliations
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter enriches uranium to provide low-cost enrichment services in the US. The company is backed by venture capital firms and aims to make nuclear energy the most affordable source of baseload power.