or apply directly on General Matter's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days General Matter's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of General Matter's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at General Matter
- high 128 stale, 1 reposted of 138 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from General Matter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for General Matter.
About this role
In the Staff Accountant role at General Matter, you will manage core accounting operations such as monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations while also designing scalable accounting processes and controls. You will collaborate with various teams, including leadership and operations, to support financial reporting and ensure compliance with US GAAP. This position requires a hands-on approach to both execution and systems design as the company transitions to a fully integrated industrial enterprise.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of General Matter as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge in US GAAP with a mix of technical and operational accounting experience
- CPA, active or inactive
Nice to have
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems; QuickBooks experience is a plus
- Experience building or improving accounting processes in a high-growth or early-stage environment
- Exceptional analytical skills and experience working with complex or large data sets
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
What you get
- Base salary range of $85,000–$145,000 annually
- Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
- Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Position requires being onsite full-time; hybrid and remote work will not be considered
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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