Staff Accountant

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 — $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.