Staff Accountant

Our collective future depends on carbon-free transportation. To forge that future, Voltera develops, owns, and operates the infrastructure that enables companies to succeed at scale with zero-emission vehicles. We’re looking for innovative, people-first team members who understand that culture is critical in our effort to positively impact the world’s transition to a carbon-free transportation future.

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.

Voltera believes diversity – of thought, backgrounds, and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment in which inclusion through diversity helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. Voltera is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.