Indirect Tax Accountant

Alaska Airlines • Seatac, WA

3d • $78,300 - $117,450 • Onsite

About The Position

The Indirect Tax Accountant maintains indirect-tax activities and prepares and/or reviews assigned tax returns and related reports. As an individual contributor, this role prepares routine to moderately complex tax returns for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The position also supports tax research, compliance, accounting, budgeting, audits, and special projects, and mentors less experienced tax accountants.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant experience in finance and tax preparation.
• Bachelor’s degree focused in accounting, tax, or a business-related field, or an additional two years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized, with the ability 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 preparing indirect tax return work papers and forms.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining, preparing, and reviewing indirect tax returns, payments, and records.
• Prepare and/or review sales, use, and value-added tax (VAT) returns.
• Prepare and/or review federal and local excise tax returns.
• Prepare and/or review property tax returns.
• Prepare and/or review fuel tax returns.
• Research tax matters and analyze changes in tax law for their impact on the company.
• Consult and collaborate with team members on tax questions.
• Assist with appeals, audits, and litigation.
• Research and keep abreast of current tax laws, regulations, and practices.
• Assist with preparation of the tax budget.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with company policies.
• Contribute to special tax projects, economic analysis, and other projects.
• Mentor less experienced tax accountants and review colleagues’ work.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level