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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Our total compensation and benefits package is designed to support employees both personally and professionally. It includes:
- 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
