Indirect Tax Accountant

About the Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day.

About the Role

The Indirect Tax Accountant is responsible for projects associated with the maintenance of indirect-tax activities as well as the preparation and/or review of assigned tax returns and related reports. As an individual contributor, the Indirect Tax Accountant prepares routine to moderately complex tax returns at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

Responsibilities

• Participates in detailed maintenance and preparation and review of indirect tax returns, payments and records as assigned.
• Sales Use Value Added Tax (VAT) tax preparation and/or review.
• Federal and local excise tax preparation and/or review.
• Property tax preparation and/or review.
• Fuel tax preparation and/or review.
• Researches and analyzes tax-related issues.
• Analyzes changes to the tax law to determine the impact to the company.
• Consults and collaborates with team members regarding tax questions.
• Assists with appeals, audits and litigation.
• Researches and keeps abreast of current tax laws, regulations and practices.
• Assists with preparation of tax budget.
• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensures accounting practices are compliant with company policies.
• Contributes to special tax projects, economic analysis or other projects.
• Mentors less experienced tax accountants and reviews work of colleagues.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant experience in finance and tax preparation.
• A bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting, tax, business-related field or an additional 2 years of relevant training or experience in lieu of this degree.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized and able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP), and PowerPoint.
• Experience in indirect tax return work paper and form preparation.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or other Enterprise Research Planning (ERP) systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.

Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Pay

Salary Range: $78,300 – $117,450 per year. Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401k match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.