Staff Accountant

At Electra, we’re building the EL9 — a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation. A global company, headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We’re a team of ~100 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage — and this role is no exception. 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 - $105,000 USD What We Offer Competitive salary and equity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr