Indirect Tax Accountant

Company Alaska Airlines 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. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Summary 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.

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. 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 keep 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 review work of colleagues. Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills Required 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 A master’s degree in accounting or a business-related field. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. Salary Range $78,300 -- $117,450 / year Salary Details 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. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.   Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range. Total Rewards Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.   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   For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits. Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement    It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air