Staff Accountant

Role Overview

ZeroAvia is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role will require expertise in public accounting, proficiency in NetSuite ERP, bill payment processing, and hands-on experience with Expensify. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, streamlining processes, and contributing to

strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-on and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations in the US, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, bank reconciliations, Payroll and general ledger entries.

Accounts Management:

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions using NetSuite and Bill.com to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Monitor, process, and reconcile bill payments, addressing discrepancies promptly.

Expense Reporting:

• Manage expense submissions through Expensify, auditing reports for policy compliance and accuracy.
• Provided employees with guidance on expense reporting procedures and resolve related inquiries.

Payroll:

• Assist with payroll processing for US employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Address payroll-related queries and provide support to employees regarding discrepancies or changes
• Ensure all payroll journal entries are downloaded and recorded correctly to align with the company’s payroll procedures.

Month-End/Year-End Closing:

• Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including but not limited to journal entries, bank reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure all financial records and supporting documentation are properly maintained for auditing purposes.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits, providing timely and accurate documentation.
• Maintain compliance with IRS regulations and other applicable tax laws, including multi-state tax filings when necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or a similar accounting role.
• Proven proficiency in NetSuite, Bill.com and Expensify.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing accounting inquiries and resolving issues

Preferred Skills:

• CPA certification or active progress toward certification.
• Advanced Excel skills, including functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
• Familiarity with automation tools for accounting processes.

·        A leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building efficient processes.

Benefits

Who are we?  

ZeroAvia is pioneering the shift towards sustainable aviation with hydrogen-electric powertrains, aiming to make air travel truly clean. We are focusing on: 
 
Designing and commercializing hydrogen-powered solutions for aviation. 
Fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and problem-solving within a high-velocity work environment. 

Encouraging team members to take radical ownership and challenge conventional approaches to drive innovation. 
 
If you're interested in contributing to this mission, ZeroAvia is looking for individuals who are: 
 
Solution-focused and driven by results. 
Eager to ask questions and challenge existing norms. 
Committed innovation, with the goal of zero-carbon aviation for a sustainable future. 
 
We have a vision for not just cleaner skies but also for revolutionizing how the aviation industry approaches technology. 

Why Join Us? 

We want to help you be your best self at work and at home; that’s why we provide our employees with… 

• Private health and dental care – get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too* 
• Mental health support – enjoy a culture where positive mental health is at the front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support. 
• Healthy snacks – keeping you fuelled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future**