Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Location: Remote

About Us:

Sherpa Air, a subsidiary of Sherpa 6, Inc., is a dynamic and growing company specializing in the commercial aviation charter (Part 135) and maintenance (Part 145) business. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. As we expand, we seek a skilled and experienced bookkeeper to join our team.

Job Description:

We are looking for a meticulous and knowledgeable Bookkeeper with experience in QuickBooks and a strong background in the commercial aviation industry, specifically within Part 135 and/or Part 145 operations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks
• Process accounts payable 
• Process accounts receivable transactions
• Perform regular bank reconciliations
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing
• Generate financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and standards specific to Part 135 and/or Part 145 operations
• Monitor and track company expenses and revenues
• Collaborate with the management team to support financial decision-making
• Handle other bookkeeping duties as required

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, preferably within the commercial aviation charter (Part 135) and/or maintenance (Part 145) sectors
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is a must
• Proficiency in EBIS is highly desired
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations, including specialized items such as Federal Excise Taxes (FET)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Must be a US Citizen

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience
• Experience in the aviation industry, particularly with Part 135 and/or Part 145 operations, is required

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity for career growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to be part of a growing company in the exciting field of aviation

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire

ADA:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

EEO/AA:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit

Hourly Rate Range:

The proposed hourly rate range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience and skill levels. Hourly rate negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way