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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.\nGetting 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.\nSound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.\nThe Role\nElectra.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 is the primary owner of payroll accounting - ensuring accurate labor cost capture, timesheet compliance, and payroll journal entry integrity across a multi-state, multi-entity workforce that includes domestic employees and Switzerland-based staff.\nBeyond payroll, the Senior Accountant supports operational accounting across payables, employee expenses, invoicing, and reconciliations - helping ensure accurate financial data, strong internal controls, and audit-ready documentation. This role partners closely with People Operations, program teams, and the broader Finance function as the company scales toward certification and commercial operations.\nWhat You'll Do Payroll Accounting - Primary Ownership\nOwn payroll accounting end-to-end: review payroll registers, prepare and post payroll journal entries, and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts (accrued wages, payroll tax liabilities, benefits payable, PTO liability)\nEnsure timesheet compliance, accurate allocation of labor costs across cost centers, government contracts, and indirect pools in compliance with FAR/DCAA labor charging requirements\nReconcile timesheet data to payroll runs and resolve discrepancies between hours worked, and direct and indirect project charging.\nCoordinate with People Operations on payroll changes, new hires, terminations, and equity-related payroll events (stock vesting)\nSupport international payroll coordination for Switzerland-based employees, including intercompany recharge entries and foreign currency considerations\nMaintain payroll-related audit documentation and support DCAA labor floor checks and incurred cost submissions\nDrive and facilitate the payroll application transition planned for 2027\nMonth-End Close & General Accounting\nPrepare and post journal entries for month-end close accurate and timely: accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and adjustments\nPerform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances and reconciling items\nLead accounts payable operations including invoice coding, matching, vendor maintenance, and payment preparation and posting\nReconcile corporate card activity and employee expense reports. Review expense report.\nPerform invoicing, receipts posting and accounts receivable reconciliation for commercial and government contracts\nMaintain audit-ready support for transactions, reconciliations, and compliance needs\nHelp improve accounting processes, documentation, increase application of AI into the process, and internal controls as the company scales\nParticipate in ERP transition planned for 2027\nOther duties as assigned\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field\n8+ years of accounting experience with month-end close ownership\nDirect experience processing or accounting for multi-state payroll in a complex environment\nStrong knowledge of payroll accounting mechanics: accruals, tax liabilities, benefits, PTO, and stock options\nExperience supporting audits or operating in a highly controlled environment\nStrong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and US GAAP\nStrong attention to detail with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines\nProficient in Excel and comfortable in accounting systems, AI and ERP tools\nStrong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with People Operations, program managers, and Finance leadership\nCandidates 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.\nBonus Points\nExperience in aerospace, manufacturing, hardware, or project-based environments\nFamiliarity with government contracting concepts: compliant labor charging, cost segregation, FAR/DCAA audit expectations, and incurred cost submissions\nExperience with payroll systems such as iSolved or Dayforce and reconciling to an ERP (Unanet)\nExposure to international payroll coordination and intercompany entries for foreign subsidiaries\nCPA license or active progress toward CPA\nExperience with Unanet, Costpoint, NetSuite, or similar government contracting ERP\nThis 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.\nCompensation Range\n$100,000—$130,000 USD\nWhat We Offer\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance\nGenerous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays\nPaid winter break\n401(k) with immediate vesting\nFree catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters\nFree on-site parking\nElectra 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. 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