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JetBlue · 8 hours ago

Senior Tax Accountant

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $103K/yr

3+ years exp

JetBlue is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support and facilitate tax accounting, research, and planning for various taxes. The role involves collaborating with external advisors, preparing compliance plans, and maintaining technical tax skills while managing audits and process improvements.

Air TransportationTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support external advisors with audit, refunds and research projects

Prepare and implement compliance improvement plans

Maintain technical tax skills pertinent to the position

Perform research to support tax compliance and planning and implement updates

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

Ensure appropriate documentation and internal controls are maintained

Occasional supervision of staff

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Tax complianceERP systemsMulti-state tax experienceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamworkTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or an equivalent field; 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 & tax or related experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Adept analytical, accounting and documentation skills

Multi-state sales and tax audit experience

Capable of working independently and in a team environment

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

Property tax audit, assessment review and appeals experience

Fuel tax and VAT experience

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Restricted stock units

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

Company

JetBlue

Glassdoor3.7

When JetBlue first took flight in February 2000, our founding goal was to bring humanity back to air travel, and over two decades later, we still put our customers, crewmembers and communities at the center of everything we do.

Founded in 1998

Long Island City, New York, USA

10001+ employees