We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Staff Accountant to join Voltera’s Accounting team. This role will support accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries, with a strong focus on accounts payable, vendor management, expense reporting, customer billing, contract-related revenue and expense tracking, cost allocations, and general ledger accounting.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who demonstrates strong accounting fundamentals, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Accounts Payable

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Review invoices for proper coding, entity and project allocations, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, vendor statements, and payment schedules to ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare accounts payable reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for month-end close.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve AP workflows, strengthen controls, and streamline processes.

Employee Expenses & Corporate Cards

• Support the administration of employee expense reporting and corporate card programs.
• Review employee expenses and corporate card transactions for accuracy, proper coding, entity allocations, and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor outstanding transactions and ensure timely reconciliation and reporting.

Customer Billing & Revenue Accounting

• Support customer billing and revenue-related accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and recording transactions.
• Manage pass-through billing activities, including identifying, tracking, reconciling, and invoicing reimbursable expenses in accordance with contractual terms.
• Track and reconcile revenue and expenses associated with specific customer contracts, projects, and service agreements.
• Maintain supporting schedules for contract revenue, customer billings, reimbursable expenses, and outstanding balances.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify billable expenses, validate supporting documentation, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Support month-end close activities related to revenue, billing reconciliations, and contract-related accruals.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Support month-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Review general ledger activity for proper account classification, entity allocation, project coding, and period cutoff.
• Assist with intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and related accounting entries.
• Analyze account balances and financial variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with tracking operational expenses, project costs, capital expenditures, and related financial activity.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and requested documentation.

Process Improvement & Other Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Leverage accounting systems and automation tools to improve accuracy and reduce manual processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely accounting information.
• Support special projects and perform additional accounting responsibilities as assigned.

MUST-HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, including accounts payable and general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with vendor invoice processing, payment preparation, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing business requirements and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Experience with NetSuite, Ramp, Coupa or other accounting and expense management platforms.
• Experience with AP automation and workflow management tools.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, including subsidiary-level cost allocations, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with NetSuite OneWorld or similar multi-entity ERP systems.
• Experience with customer billing, contract accounting, and pass-through expense recovery.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition principles under ASC 606.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, construction, or project-based industries.
• Experience supporting financial audits and implementing accounting process improvements.

LOCATION:

• Eligible for remote work with periodic time in Arlington, VA

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Incentive equity compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Unlimited vacation time
• 11 paid company holidays
• Monthly health and wellness stipend
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Paid Parental Leave
• Electric vehicle incentive

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.