Indirect Tax Accountant

Alaska Airlines • Seatac, WA

10d • $78,300 - $117,450 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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