Senior Tax Accountant 

Position Summary:

The Senior Tax Accountant primarily supports and facilitates tax compliance, accounting, research and planning for property, fuel, sales and use taxes. The Senior Tax Accountant demonstrates strong technology skills, including utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, database applications and spreadsheet software. The Senior Tax Accountant supports the Tax Manager including assistance with supervision and review of work performed by staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review sales/use, fuel excise and property tax returns
• Support external advisors with foreign Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance
• Prepare tax budgets and forecasts
• Prepare and review tax accruals and analysis/reconciliation of general ledger tax accounts
• Meet deadlines, including filing due dates and monthly financial reporting
• Coordinate and assist with audits by tax authorities and internal/external financial audits
• Recommend and assist with process improvements, including Vertex sales/use tax solution
• Maintain technical tax skills pertinent to the position
• Ensure appropriate documentation and internal controls are maintained
• Perform research to support tax compliance and planning
• Occasional supervision of staff        
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• Three (3) years of property, sales & use tax or related experience
• Multi-state sales and use tax audit experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Adept analytical, accounting and documentation skills
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP and Vertex preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (including spreadsheet expertise), tax compliance and research systems
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Property tax audit, assessment review and appeals experience
• Fuel tax and VAT experience

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort: 

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation: 

• The base pay range for this position is between $64,000.00 and $103,100.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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