Accounting Specialist

General Matter

$70K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (recent graduates encouraged)
  • General knowledge of GAAP
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Proactive mindset focused on process improvement
  • 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, 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, 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 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

  • Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
About This Role

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.

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.

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