Sales and Use Tax Accountant II

Job Description

Overview

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Responsibilities

Tax compliance which includes data analysis, research, return preparation, timely filing and payment of the resulting liabilities.

WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:

• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description.

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders.

• Functional Competencies

• General Analysis

· Gathers and analyzes data needed to prepare tax returns accurately and on time with very limited supervision

· Forecast tax liabilities for tax planning, budget, treasury and possible tax savings

· Assist in establishing procedures regarding new tax compliance positions and jurisdiction requirements

• Tax Compliance

· Reviews and verifies data, reports, and returns for accuracy to avoid under or overpayment of taxes and fines with limited supervision

· Assist with audit research; assist audit Team in preparation of tax forms

· Collaborates with internal and external groups to resolve inquiries and issues to support compliance, processes and procedures

• Tax Law

· Research tax law, rules, regulations, and GAAP to identify tax positions that are more complex with limited assistance from others on sources and/or interpretation of law

· Research and resolve internal/external inquiries and tax jurisdiction notices

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Required/Preferred

Education

Description

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Required

Bachelor's Degree

in accounting, finance, economics or taxation.

Preferred

Advanced Degree

Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or Juris Doctorate, preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required/Preferred

Years of Experience

Description

Required

2 Years

2 years corporate tax, accounting or finance experience, public accounting firm experience or Juris Doctor required.

Preferred

Tax accounting experience

Preferred

Big 4 accounting firm or large corporate tax experience highly preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

• CPA, CMA, CMI or JD preferred

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform work duties from desk/office work area for extended periods of time.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/WORK STYLE:

• Professional Competencies

• Instills Trust

· Applies a high set of ethical and moral principles when interacting with all levels of the organization, including Leadership, and external Customers

· Encourages the value of trust and respect for personal confidences throughout the organization

· Directly expresses own needs while also addressing the needs of others

• Drives Results

· Creates opportunities or minimizes potential problems by anticipating and preparing in advance

· Successfully executes on assigned duties while mentoring other tax Team Members who have less experience

· Perseveres through tough challenges, deploying resources as needed, to deliver documents and/or tax returns in a timely manner

• Communicates Effectively

· At ease with diverse audiences, including Leadership; displays confidence in subject matter and conveys technical knowledge effectively to those with and without a tax background

· Debates opinions, tests understanding, and clarifies judgments

· Writes strategic documents for and creates/delivers presentations to Leaders and external Customers

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines.

• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information.

• Must have flexibility to work extended hours during the week and weekend, including Company holidays, during quarterly close or special projects.

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Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer