Staff Accountant

Electra Aero; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks,

401(k) with immediate vesting

Generous PTO, sick leave, and company

Paid winter break

Job summary

Electra Aero, a fast-growing aerospace startup in Manassas, VA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage expense reports, corporate card reconciliation, and AP support. This hands-on role builds a strong foundation across operational accounting in a high-growth environment.

You will maintain accurate records, process transactions, and ensure the integrity of financial data feeding into statements. This role requires a detail-oriented, organized professional ready to contribute to a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience processing expense reports and/or accounts payable transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adaptable to new systems.
• Clear communication with employees and vendors.
• Permanent US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and audit employee expense reports for policy compliance and proper coding.
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements and follow up on receipts.
• Handle accounts payable processes: vendor invoices, coding, approvals.
• Prepare payments (ACH, wire, check) and support weekly disbursements.
• Support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and documentation.
• Assist with data entry and reconcile in the accounting system.
• Contribute to process improvements and leverage AI in accounting tasks.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Accounts payable

Expense reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Unanet

Costpoint

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

About Electra

Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you've been one of them. At Electra, we're changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We're backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we're moving toward first test flights in 2027.

Getting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another.

Sound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.

The Role

Electra.aero is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day operations of a growing accounting function in a fast-paced aerospace startup. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that keeps the accounting operations running — processing transactions accurately, keeping records clean, and making sure the details that feed into financial statements are right before they get there.

The Staff Accountant is the first line of financial operations: owning expense report processing, corporate card reconciliation, accounts payable support, and vendor management. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants to build a strong foundation across all aspects of operational accounting in a high-growth, mission-driven company.

What You’ll Do

Expense Reports & Corporate Card — Primary Ownership

• Review, process, and audit employee expense reports for policy compliance, proper receipt documentation, and correct cost center / project coding
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements monthly or more frequently as needed; follow up with cardholders on missing receipts, miscoded transactions, and policy exceptions
• Maintain expense reporting records and audit documentation; flag recurring compliance issues to the Senior Accountant or Controllers
• Serve as the primary employee point of contact for expense reimbursement questions and processing status

Accounts Payable Support

• Process vendor invoices: receive, code, match to purchase orders, and route for approval
• Maintain vendor records including W-9 collection, banking details, and contact information
• Prepare payment runs (ACH, wire, check) and support weekly AP disbursements
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with suppliers
• Assist with 1099 preparation at year-end

General Accounting Support

• Record routine journal entries as directed: prepaid amortization, recurring accruals, intercompany allocations
• Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations for AP, accrued liabilities, and prepaid accounts
• Maintain organized, audit-ready transaction files and supporting documentation
• Assist with data entry and reconciliation in the accounting system
• Support the Senior Accountant and Controller during month-end close, audits, and ad hoc requests
• Be open minded to make suggestions and use AI functions in accounting operations.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; internship experience considered
• Experience processing expense reports and/or accounts payable transactions
• Strong attention to detail you catch errors before they become problems
• Organized and reliable: able to meet recurring deadlines and keep records clean
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; comfortable learning new accounting systems and tools
• Clear communicator: able to follow up professionally with employees on expense issues and with vendors on invoice questions
• Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States. This role does not support F-1 OPT/CPT, H-1B sponsorship, or any other employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Bonus Points

• Experience with expense management platforms such as Expensify, Concur, or Ramp
• Familiarity with accounts payable workflows in an ERP (Unanet, Costpoint, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Exposure to a government contracting, aerospace, manufacturing, or project-based environment
• Basic understanding of government contracting documentation requirements: receipts, cost center coding, allowability
• Interest in growing into broader accounting responsibilities as the company scales
• CPA track or active progress toward CPA a plus

This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation Range: $90,000 USD - $105,000 USD

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
• Free on-site parking

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.