Accounting Specialist

General Matter • Los Angeles, CA

3h • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• medical coverage
• vision coverage
• dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level