The Senior Tax Accountant primarily supports and facilitates the foreign tax compliance, accounting, research and planning for all direct and indirect tax functions including, income, withholding and value-added taxes, along with the U.S. compensation and benefits tax functions. The Senior Accountant demonstrates strong tax knowledge and technology skills including, utilizing ERP systems, database applications, spreadsheet software and tax research tools. The Senior Accountant supports the Tax Manager including, assistance with supervision and review of the work of others.
Essential Responsibilities
Prepare and review income, value-added, withholding and various miscellaneous tax filings
Facilitate foreign accounting and tax compliance and the research and planning with external advisors
Prepare and review tax filings and remit tax payments
Support international BlueCity startups including, assistance with determining the related financial regulatory requirements
Assist with identifying and communicating changes in international financial regulatory requirements and liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with implementation of systems, establishing policies and procedures and meeting reporting requirements
Document FATCA compliance and preparation of Form 1042
Prepare and analyze tax budgets, forecasts and accruals
Analyze and reconcile general ledger tax accounts
Maintain and plan the tax calendar and meet statutory and internal due dates
Coordinate and respond to audits by tax authorities and internal/external financial audits
Lead the design, implementation and improvement of tax reporting processes
Maintain customer service approach to supporting or answering relevant tax inquiries from business units and liaison with external advisors
Maintain technical tax skills pertinent to the position
Ensure appropriate documentation and internal controls are maintained
Perform research to support tax compliance and planning
Train and develop staff accountants
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or finance related field
Three (3) years of corporate tax experience
Fluent in English and Spanish language
Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (including spreadsheet expertise)
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to utilize tax research tools (CCH preferred) and online publications
Proficient in accounting and documentation skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
Master's Degree or CPA
Experience with ERP systems
International tax 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)
