Manager II, Fuel Billing Management

Spirit Airlines•Dania Beach, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Director of Fuel Management, primarily focused on the timely processing and payment of fuel-related invoices, managing the fuel management system, and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end accounting. Additionally, the position contributes to the development, construction, and upkeep of financial models and analyses that support the fuel management department.

Requirements

Ideal candidate must have an inherent curiosity, be a quick learner, and have a growth mindset.
Keen analytical skills and detail oriented with a passion for “getting it right” under tight timelines.
Recommend process improvements and enhancements that result in increased quality and service.
Ability to organize, analyze, and report on data to provide meaningful and actionable operational information and recommendations.
Problem solving skills, results driven, and action oriented.
Strong client focus and interpersonal skills. Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, demonstrating precision and expertise, in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.
A self-starter who has the ability to work independently and within a team.
High proficiency in MS Office; specifically, MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, formulas, data formatting, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Business, Accounting or Economics.
3-5 years experience in Finance or Accounting.

Nice To Haves

Financial analysis and financial modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and be the subject matter expert in the use of fuel management system, including prices, terms, volume, and fees so that invoices are paid within terms.
Review fuel and fuel-related invoices to ensure costs, taxes, and fees are correct and gallons/flights/period costs match Spirit’s actual usage. Seek timely and full correction of any discrepancies. Reconcile the into-plane and consortium monthly billings to ensure accuracy, seek timely correction of any discrepancies, and process for payment.
Examine source data from the fuel management system, internal/external data, and report any inconsistencies or problems. Review and reconcile suppliers' statements of account and validate fuel transactions on a weekly/monthly basis.
Assist the Tax department to ensure their sales and excise taxes are current in the system.
Review and validate gallons/rates on prepayment invoices to be submitted to AP.
Complete all assigned Accounting month-end close reports. Assist in preparing Fuel Management usage reports, cost summaries, and projections.
Maintain relationships with suppliers, transportation companies, storage operators, into-plane operators, and airports, through ethical behavior and regular communication. Ensure vendor and airport fuel supply operator contact information up to date.
Work with other Spirit departments (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Airport Services, Finance, OCC, etc.) as needed to support Fuel Management and Company objectives.
Perform market research and analyze competitors to gauge opportunities to reduce fuel costs.
Prepare any ad-hoc analysis that may arise.
Assist in the annual fuel bid analysis to secure competitively priced fuel at locations we serve through strategic sourcing, purchasing, and contract management.
Develop and lead a high-performing, effective, and motivated team. Mentor and coach to deliver results, while building bench-strength for the future.