Senior Staff Accountant

About the job Senior Staff Accountant


Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact accounting role where your work will directly help a fast-growing organization build stronger financial processes.
• Partner closely with accounting leadership and have a real voice in improving how the department operates.
• Help shape reconciliation procedures, internal controls, automation, and AI-enabled accounting processes rather than simply following an existing playbook.
• Gain meaningful exposure to NetSuite optimization, technical accounting, close processes, audits, and process improvement.
• Join a dynamic industry where precision, accountability, and operational excellence genuinely matter.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match options, paid time off, and travel perks.

Location

Salt Lake City, UT. This is a hybrid-friendly opportunity with an initial onsite onboarding period and the potential for a long-term hybrid schedule. Some travel to the Ogden area may be needed.

Note

Must have 2+ years of accounting experience and the ability to work in the Salt Lake City metro area. Relocation is not currently available.

About Us

We are a rapidly growing private aviation organization providing premium aviation services and solutions to customers across the country. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences while continuously improving the way we operate. We value initiative, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and people who are excited to make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Own and systematize account reconciliation processes by creating repeatable monthly procedures and effective review checkpoints.
• Partner with the Director of Accounting to strengthen accounting processes, procedures, controls, and best practices.
• Review accounting work product, identify discrepancies, and ensure errors are corrected promptly.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Research and apply GAAP principles while providing technical accounting support and documentation.
• Help optimize NetSuite and identify opportunities for automation, technology, and AI within accounting operations.
• Assist with audit preparation, compliance activities, and financial reporting support.
• Provide guidance, training, and quality review for accounting team members.
• Identify inefficiencies and develop practical solutions that improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
• Bring a proactive, systems-oriented mindset to an evolving accounting environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and month-end close.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and follow-through.
• Comfortable using technology and interested in applying automation and AI to accounting processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing accounting work or improving processes preferred.
• CPA or active CPA candidate preferred.
• Aviation or related industry experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do more than maintain the books-you will help build the systems and processes that support continued growth. Our team values people who take ownership, ask smart questions, challenge outdated processes, and bring solutions forward. You will work closely with leadership, gain broad exposure across accounting and finance, and have the opportunity to grow your impact as the organization scales.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance