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Job Information:
Job title: Manager, Accounting - For
Company: JetBlue Airways
Wage: Not specified
Location: United States, New York, Forest Hills
Employment type: Full Time
Education: Not Specified
Year Experience: 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel: None
Published on: 10/20/2011
Description:
I. Position Summary:.

Manages the U.S. and foreign passenger tax compliance, accounting, research and planning function. Leads the day-to-day operations of the passenger tax accounting team to meet the Company's compliance obligations and minimize liabilities.

II. Essential Functions:

* Oversee and review U.S. and foreign passenger tax reporting, return filings and related payments to ensure compliance
* Review reconciliations of all passenger tax liability accounts and recording of tax accruals
* Coordinate foreign passenger tax compliance, research and planning with external advisors
* Recommend and implement system reporting and process improvements
* Facilitate U.S. excise tax research and planning with internal advisors.
* Work closely with Airports, Revenue Management, Revenue Accounting, and Legal teams to assist in the development of accounting and compliance policies/procedures, as well as any disclosure requirements, for all passenger-related taxes and fees
* Develop and maintain effective business relationships with Airports teams and external advisors
* Manage, train and develop staff
* Coordinate and manage audits, including internal and external financial, as well as, taxing authority audits.
* Complete special requests and projects
* Carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision
* 10-20% international travel may be requireddf-tc


Experience/Skills:
III. Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
* Five (5) to ten (10) years of combined accounting and tax experience (emphasis on accounting preferred)
* International accounting or tax experience preferred
* Bi-lingual with fluency in English and Spanish preferred
* Pass a ten (10) year background check (may include credit check) and pre-employment drug test

IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, database applications, ERP systems and tax research tools
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Self-starter with a professional demeanor
* Strong analytical and interpretive skills
* Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
* Capable of working independently and in a team environment
* Detail oriented

V. Working Conditions:

Equipment:
* Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:
* Normal office environment
* Present for core business hours with the ability to work overtime, including occasional weekend days, as the need arises, especially to meet filing and quarterly financial reporting deadlines


Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Crewmember(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.
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