- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
About NetJets
Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.
NetJets seeks a Staff Accountant in Columbus, Ohio, to support general accounting and financial close activities for U.S.-based companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The role covers transaction recording, reconciliations, financial statements, technical accounting research, and process improvement; it requires 2–4 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare, monitor, and record business transactions for U.S.-based companies, including chart-of-accounts updates and mappings, intercompany billings, journal entries and accruals, account reconciliations and rollforwards, financial statements, and related analysis.
- Complete monthly and quarterly accounting close processes on time and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company accounting policies and procedures.
- Conduct technical accounting research and advise internal stakeholders on financial and accounting matters.
- Support process-improvement projects and initiatives.
- Support general accounting functions, including journal-entry preparation, account rollforwards and reconciliations, and financial-statement closing controls and procedures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Collaborate with other departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 2–4 years of experience.
- CPA preferred; CPA is listed as a certification.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred.
- Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains enterprise accounting software, or a similar system, preferred.
- Strong adaptability, communication, time-management, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail, effective organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative team player who takes pride and ownership in their work.
Skills
Experience
2–4 years of experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits; healthcare advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts; paid time off; parental leave; life and accident insurance; voluntary financial protection plans; 401(k) plan with NetJets matching 67% of every dollar contributed; short- and long-term disability; legal plan; identity theft protection plans; pet insurance; and family and caregiving support.
Culture
NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.
About Cerulean
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