Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks that move critical goods faster, cleaner, and at lower cost. We work with partners across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail to deliver everything from medical items to everyday essentials, safely and reliably.
The Staff Accountant will support Matternet’s core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely transaction processing, and compliance with tax and reporting requirements. This role will manage supplier administration, accounts payable activities, routine reconciliations, and tax compliance support, playing a key role in maintaining strong financial controls as the company scales.
Responsibilities:
- Manage vendor setup and maintenance, including invoice processing and inquiry resolution
- Monitor AP inboxes and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items
- Post and reconcile credit card and bank transactions
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close
- Clear routine reconciling items and maintain supporting schedules
- Prepare and submit use tax, local tax, and 1099 filings
- Assist with corporate and state tax compliance and maintain filing calendars
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable or general ledger functions
- Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment with exposure to inventory, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
- Experience with transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end close support
- Familiarity with tax compliance filings (use tax, property tax, 1099 reporting)
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining process documentation
- Experience working with multiple entities, including international subsidiaries
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and experience with ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Location Requirement: Must be based in California or Texas.
Benefits
At Matternet, we’re advancing a new era of logistics, one where autonomous drones deliver what matters faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We know our mission is challenging, but it's worth it, and we are committed to taking care of the people who make it possible.
Compensation: The expected base salary range for this role is $60,000–$125,000. This range reflects the target starting pay for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, level, location, and potential impact.
Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for equity along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts (FSA); flexible paid time off; company holidays; and a 401(k) plan.
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What We Do
On a quest to make access to goods as frictionless and universal as access to information, starting with rapid, autonomous, on-demand medical deliveries that save lives and transform healthcare
