Bookkeeper

About Sherpa Air
Sherpa Air is a private aviation company providing charter, aircraft management, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. We serve a discerning clientele and hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety, precision, and service.

Position Summary
Sherpa Air is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations and support our parts and inventory control system. This role keeps our books accurate and our parts room compliant with the documentation and storage requirements of a Part 145 repair station. The ideal candidate is fluent in QuickBooks Online and Bill.com and has worked in an aviation maintenance or charter environment.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online
• Process accounts payable through Bill.com and accounts receivable transactions
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Support biweekly payroll processing
• Prepare and file annual 1099s
• Track and categorize company revenue and expenses
• Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations applicable to Part 145 operations, including Federal Excise Taxes (FET)
• Partner with management to provide financial information that supports business decisions
• Perform other bookkeeping duties as assigned

Inventory Control

• Issue purchase orders for parts, materials, and supplies
• Receive civil aviation articles and verify that required documentation is complete and correct before parts are accepted into inventory
• Coordinate the review of parts and materials before they are stocked for installation on civil aviation articles
• Store and preserve all articles, materials, parts, and supplies in their designated locations
• Monitor shelf-life limits and verify that all items are properly labeled
• Control and distribute inventory, technical data, and documentation received through the parts room
• Maintain inventory levels that meet operational needs, and help develop the systems that support them
• Ensure completed work is properly packaged and shipped

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (QuickBooks Online preferred)
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Bookkeeping experience in aviation, particularly with Part 135 and/or Part 145 operations
• Experience with Bill.com
• Experience with Corridor
• Familiarity with FET and aviation parts documentation requirements

About Sherpa Air:

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.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

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

ADA:

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

EEO/AA:

Sherpa Air 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.

Hourly Rate Range:

The proposed hourly rate range is reflective across all Sherpa Air 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.  

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.