Tax Accountant

Department: Finance Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

As a Tax Accountant, you'll be part of a collaborative Team that plays an important role in supporting Southwest's tax compliance and reporting responsibilities. In this role, you'll prepare tax calculations for quarterly and annual tax provisions, as well as federal and state tax returns. You'll work closely with a Team of Tax Professionals and Corporate Accounting partners to gather data and deliver accurate, timely tax reporting, filing, and payment of liabilities. Because the Income & Excise Tax Team supports a variety of tax workstreams, you'll have the opportunity to gain broad experience while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Our Team completes most of its work in-house, creating valuable opportunities to learn from experienced Tax Professionals, build technical expertise, and take on meaningful work that directly supports the Company. We're looking for someone who is curious, enjoys problem-solving and research, is eager to learn new things, and has a desire to continuously grow their tax technical and professional skills throughout their career. Through your work, you'll help ensure Southwest remains compliant, financially strong, and well-positioned to continue connecting People to what matters most in their lives. Additional details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would   be required   to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.   required   and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re   committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Prepare tax returns, ensuring accuracy of calculations and proper application of tax laws and ensure their timely submission Assist with federal, state, and international external audit responsibilities and participate as a Stakeholder on special project teams Review and verify data, reports, and returns for accuracy to avoid under or over-payment of taxes and fines with limited supervision Support protests and appeals as necessary including direct interaction with General Counsel and Sr Leadership of Tax Department Support audits by outside taxing entities, ensure audit packages provided to Stakeholders are complete, and analyzes audit findings Participate on projects to analyze data in support of tax position recommendations Evaluate tax positions by researching tax laws, rules, regulations, and GAAP to identify tax positions that are appropriate Research tax saving opportunities to reduce cost Identify opportunities for process improvements and transformation that will provide value within the organization Compile, consolidate, and present data reports from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial and tax-related documentation May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures,