Sr. Staff Accountant

About the Role: SkyShare is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Sr. Staff Accountant to join our team. This role provides immense job satisfaction for individuals who thrive on challenges and are eager to grow with a company that values accuracy and precision in financial operations.

A core part of the role is rethinking how the work gets done, including how we use technology and AI in a live accounting and finance environment. Because we’re expanding rapidly, this role offers exposure and influence well beyond what is typical for the title. If you want early exposure and influence, this is the kind of seat. This isn't a place where you'll inherit a rigid playbook; you'll help build it. 

The Mission for this Position: Partnering directly with the Director of Accounting, you'll bring structure, consistency, and timely review to day-to-day operations and, just as importantly, you'll have a real hand in designing the processes and procedures themselves.

The immediate priority is to create repeatable reconciliation and review processes that catch errors early, before they become problems. Long-term, you'll help define and scale best practices for the department. At SkyShare, initiative, ownership, and a steady drive to improve carry as much weight as technical skill.

About Us: SkyShare is one of the fastest-growing private aviation companies in the country. Named one of Utah's 100 fastest-growing companies and the Inc 5000's fastest-growing companies in the nation for the past five years. With operational bases in Ogden and Salt Lake City, UT, we offer the West's premier fractional aircraft ownership program, private aircraft charters, and managed aircraft services. Additionally, we operate FBO/Fuel services at the Gnoss Field Airport in Novato, CA.

SkyShare operates a premium fleet ranging from Pilatus PC-12 turboprops to long-range Gulfstream GV jets. Supported by 16 years of aviation expertise and 130+ passionate professionals, we fly over 6,000 legs annually while delivering 5-star service and safety. 

Right Person, Right Seat: We're looking for a builder at heart, someone who sees how the pieces of a puzzle connect and is energized by making them work together more effectively. The ideal candidate is naturally curious about why processes exist, quick to identify opportunities for improvement, and inclined to bring solutions rather than simply point out problems. They are adaptable, professional, and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability.

You must possess SkyShare's core values:

• Fueled by Passion: Approaches work with energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence. Demonstrates a love for aviation and a drive to deliver exceptional results.
• Team Alignment: Works collaboratively across departments, aligning goals and actions with the broader team to ensure seamless operations.
• Deliver the Wow: Creates memorable and high-impact experiences for customers, colleagues, and partners by exceeding expectations.
• Solutions Focused: Approaches challenges with a proactive, problem-solving mindset to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own and systematize the account reconciliation process by developing repeatable monthly procedures and review checkpoints
• Help design, implement, and continuously improve accounting processes, procedures, and controls as the business scales
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI within accounting and finance operations, partnering with leadership to implement solutions
• Review the work product of the accounting team, identifying and correcting errors on a timely basis
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and supporting schedules
• Provide technical accounting support through research, documentation, and application of GAAP
• Drive NetSuite optimization, automation, and process-improvement initiatives alongside the Director of Accounting
• Prepare account analyses and assist with audit preparation and compliance activities
• Provide guidance, training, and quality review for accounting staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting foundation and working knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational/project-management instincts
• Comfort with technology and an interest in applying it (including AI tools ) to accounting work
• Experience reviewing others' work and driving process improvement (preferred)
• Ability to work onsite in the Salt Lake City metro area (onsite during onboarding, with hybrid possible thereafter)
• CPA or active CPA candidate (preferred)
• Aviation or related industry experience (preferred)

Skills:

• Systems-thinking mindset with a genuine drive to build, improve, and optimize processes
• Comfortable questioning "the way it's always been done" and identifying better solutions
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), bookkeeping principles, methods, and procedures, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and project management abilities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and improvement
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and business/computer acumen
• NetSuite experience (strongly preferred)

Salary, Schedule, and Perks:

• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience
• Schedule: Business Hours
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid for your peace of mind, with optional additional coverage available
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer match options
• Time Off: Competitive paid time off policy
• Travel Perks: Enjoy free flights on unoccupied trips

Location:

• This position is initially based at our HQ in Salt Lake City, UT, with some travel to Ogden as needed
• We are open to a hybrid position long-term

To learn more about SkyShare and explore our open positions, please visit our website at www.SkyShare.com.