Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Job Category: Finance

Full-Time

On-site

Denver, CO 80239, USA

Description

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it's our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our 'Done Right' promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we're not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a 'Dress for your Day' business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines' non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier's highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline's many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America's Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline's commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Senior Accountant of Financial Reporting is primarily responsible for the preparation and timely submission of internal financial reporting, external financial statements and all other compliance and regulatory reporting. This position works with various departments across the business to aggregate and validate the information contained within the reporting to ensure all reporting is complete and accurate. This position requires a broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the preparation, submission as well as provide review of regulatory reports/requests to government agencies (i.e., DOT), as well as other external parties (i.e., creditors and lessors)
• Prepare and review external financials, footnotes and supporting schedules for SEC filings
• Responsible for the preparation, validation, and distribution of monthly statistics and reporting to internal users
• Ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures, generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements including SOX
• Assist with the preparation of PBC's and responses due to external auditors
• Prepare monthly journal entries and review account reconciliations, on an as-needed basis
• Review new accounting and reporting rules issued by the FASB, SEC, AICPA, EITF and DOT identifying those relevant to the Company

Other Functions

• Special Projects as required

Qualifications

• 2-4 years Accounting experience, public accounting company experience desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret and implement new accounting pronouncements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as an understanding of reporting databases, designs and configurations, especially accounting software and reporting modules
• Airline industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Confidential and professional manner
• Able to work under pressure & time limitations
• Experience with month-end closing and year-end audits
• Must be detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

None

Salary Range - $75,000 - $90,000

Workplace Policies

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.