Indirect Tax Accountant

Indirect Tax Accountant

The Indirect Tax Accountant is responsible for projects associated with the maintenance of indirect-tax activities as well as the preparation and/or review of assigned tax returns and related reports. As an individual contributor, the Indirect Tax Accountant prepares routine to moderately complex tax returns at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

Key duties include:

• Participates in detailed maintenance and preparation and review of indirect tax returns, payments and records as assigned.
• Researches and analyzes.
• Assists with preparation of tax budget.
• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensures accounting practices are compliant with company policies.
• Contributes to special tax projects, economic analysis or other projects.
• Mentors less experienced tax accountants and review work of colleagues.

Job-specific experience, education and skills:

• Required: 2 years of relevant experience in finance and tax preparation.
• Required: A bachelor's degree with a focus in accounting, tax, business-related field or an additional 2 years of relevant training or experience in lieu of this degree.
• Required: Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized and able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP and PowerPoint.
• Required: Experience in indirect tax return work paper and form preparation.
• Required: Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or other Enterprise Research Planning (ERP) systems.
• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Minimum age of 18.
• Required: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preferred: A master's degree in accounting or a business-related field.

Job-specific leadership expectations:

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Salary range: $78,300 -- $117,450 / year

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range.

Total rewards:

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Regulatory information:

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 8/20/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requisition Type: Management

Location: Seattle - Corporate HQ