Senior Accountant

Electra Aero • Manassas, VA

17d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Electra.aero is seeking a Senior Accountant to help scale a high performing accounting function in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This role owns core month end close activities and supports operational accounting across payables, employee expenses, invoicing support, and reconciliations. The Senior Accountant helps ensure accurate financial data, strong internal controls, and audit ready documentation, partnering with teams across the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience with month end close ownership
• Experience supporting audits or operating in a highly controlled environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and US GAAP
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize and hit deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable in accounting systems and tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross functionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, hardware, orproject-based environments
• Familiarity with government contracting concepts such as compliant documentation, cost segregation, and audit expectations

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month end close (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and adjustments)
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances and reconciling items
• Support accounts payable operations including invoice coding, matching, vendor maintenance, and payment preparation
• Reconcile corporate card activity and employee expense reports; support timesheet and payroll posting alignment
• Support invoicing and accounts receivable reconciliation for commercial and government contracts
• Maintain audit ready support for transactions, reconciliations, and compliance needs
• Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls as the company scales

Benefits

• Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Life at Electra includes a variety of perks, such as free catered lunches, amazing coffee, snacks, drinks, fruit, free parking, and opportunities for much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level