Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting & Operations

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 Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting & Operations will support Matternet’s general accounting and monthly close while bringing manufacturing and cost accounting expertise to our growing operations. This role will strengthen inventory accounting, product costing, reconciliations, and financial controls, partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, and Finance to ensure accurate financial records and appropriate segregation of duties. Accounts payable and vendor administration will be secondary responsibilities.

Location: This role is onsite five days a week.

Responsibilities: 

• Own inventory accounting, including raw materials, work in process (WIP), and finished goods; reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger
• Review production orders, material consumption, and inventory movements to ensure accurate accounting and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Analyze manufacturing variances and maintain accurate product costing in partnership with manufacturing and supply chain
• Support inventory counts, investigate differences, and assess inventory valuation, including excess and obsolete inventory
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for monthly close; investigate and resolve reconciling items
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, including documentation, approval workflows, and segregation of duties
• Post and reconcile bank and credit card transactions; support use tax, local tax, 1099 filings, and corporate and state tax compliance
• Support the annual audit and quarterly reviews by preparing PBC requests and supporting schedules
• Provide secondary support for accounts payable and vendor administration, including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, and payment approval packages

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including manufacturing and cost accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, WIP, production orders, material consumption, manufacturing variances, and product costing
• Familiarity with tax compliance filings (use tax, property tax, 1099 reporting)
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems/ERP platforms; SAP experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with monthly close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls, including segregation of duties

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 $140,000-160,000, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. 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.