(USA-WA-Seattle) Associate Financial Accountant

**WHAT WE'RE ABOUT** We're creating an airline people love. It begins with each Alaska Airlines employee, bringing unique strengths and energy to our work in the air and on the ground. Every day, we go beyond what's expected and reach for the remarkable, together. **YOUR ROLE** Role Summary The Financial Accountant supports the financial accounting and reporting team with general ledger accounting functions. This Accountant prepares, organizes, and enters month-end journal entries and analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Scope & Complexity - As an individual contributor, the Financial Accountant focuses on financial accounting activities. Key Duties - Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Accounting, supports the Financial Accounting and Reporting team with general ledger accounting functions. - Prepares, organizes, and enters month-end journal entries. - Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts monthly. - Assists in the preparation of internal and external reports, such as monthly accounting packages and SEC filings. - Reviews financial reports for variances and exceptions. - Provides recommendations to other departments in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). - Assists in defining and documenting procedures in adherence with company policy, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Job-Specific Skills, Experience & Education - Required - Bachelor's degree with a focus in either accounting, finance, or business administration, or other discipline with an accounting certificate. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - A self-starter with professional curiosity, specifically in understanding general business practices as well as airline business. - Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads. - Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs. - Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple talks while seeing work responsibilities through to completion. - Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening). - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). - High school diploma or equivalent. - Minimum age of 18. - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred - Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. - Working knowledge of general ledger accounting. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. **START YOUR NEW JOURNEY NOW** Submit your application by 09/10/2020 11:59pm (Pacific Time). We'll be happy to see it. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required. **Job ID** 36541 **Location** Seattle, WA **FLSA Status** Exempt **Full/Part Time** **Regular/Temporary** Regular
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