Accountant
General Matter · Los Angeles, CA
About the Company
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 an Accountant at General Matter, you will play a critical role in building and scaling the financial infrastructure of a rapidly growing industrial enterprise. This is a high-impact position for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in an environment that demands both technical expertise and hands-on execution. You will take ownership of key accounting functions while designing and implementing the processes, controls, and systems necessary to support long-term growth.
Working closely with company leadership, engineering, operations, and external advisors, you will help shape the accounting function as General Matter scales from early-stage operations into a fully integrated industrial enterprise. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting judgment, a high degree of autonomy, and a demonstrated ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution.
Responsibilities
- Own key aspects of the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable accounting processes, policies, controls, and documentation.
- Establish and manage a comprehensive accrual process to ensure accurate and timely expense recognition across the organization.
- Oversee the review and reconciliation of open purchase orders, partnering with operations and procurement to ensure accurate financial tracking and timely resolution.
- Prepare and analyze financial reporting, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance and operational visibility.
- Independently research and resolve complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls appropriate for a rapidly scaling, regulated advanced manufacturing environment.
- Serve as a key accounting partner to cross-functional stakeholders, providing financial insights and guidance to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Own fixed asset accounting processes, including capitalization, assets placed in service, depreciation, and reconciliation of capital expenditures across purchase orders and related components.
- Identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance financial systems, and improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting operations.
- Support financial audits, technical accounting assessments, and other strategic initiatives while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
- Take ownership of special projects and evolving accounting priorities as the business continues to grow.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex accounting processes and financial reporting.
- Strong command of US GAAP, with substantial experience in both technical and operational accounting.
- CPA designation, active or inactive.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting processes, exercise sound judgment, and resolve complex financial matters.
- Experience developing, implementing, or improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Advanced Excel proficiency and significant experience working with ERP systems; QuickBooks experience is a plus.
- Experience in a high-growth, early-stage, or rapidly scaling organization, with a track record of building accounting infrastructure and improving operational efficiency.
- Strong technical accounting expertise, including experience with accruals, fixed assets, financial reporting, and complex reconciliations.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across finance, engineering, operations, and procurement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior leadership and external advisors.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to operate strategically while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day execution.
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, energy, industrial, or technology-driven organizations.
- Experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems, automating workflows, and establishing scalable financial controls.
Additional Requirements
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- This position is based in Los Angeles, CA and requires being onsite full-time. Hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 $85,000–$145,000 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.