Why Work for Frontier Airlines? 

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.

What We Stand For 

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 

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too: 

• 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 1^st 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 committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Senior Accountant role will serve as team leader for all domestic indirect tax accounting and compliance including property tax, sales and use tax, alcohol/liquor, federal excise tax (passenger& fuel), state & local fuel tax, and all other airline specific taxes (PFC, APHIS, IUF/CUF, TSA 9/11 Security Fee, etc). The Senior Accountant will need to interpret, present, and explain complex passenger tax issues to various internal business partners, external auditors, and government auditors. This individual must be able to develop and manage processes as well as train staff accountants, interns, and contractors on those processes. As this role will assist the tax department with research and ad hoc projects, this individual should have a demonstrated ability to perform tax research.

Essential Functions

• Review monthly and quarterly tax returns and supporting documentation for:
• Sales/Use
• Alcohol/Liquor
• State & Local Fuel (reporting & refund claims)
• Federal Excise (Passenger & Fuel)
• Passenger Facility Charge
• Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (Passenger & Aircraft Clearance)
• TSA 9/11 Security Fee
• Review indirect tax liability account reconciliations of amounts filed and remitted on returns to tax jurisdictions
• Liaise with legal department to obtain new licenses and ensure compliance with all license and exemption requirements
• Coordinate with the internal technology team to configurate passenger taxes and fees rate updates
• Coordinate communications and on-sight visits for all indirect tax audits, including governmental and external audits
• Liaise with outside consultants to ensure property tax valuations are appropriate and/or challenged as appropriate 
• Coordinate tax planning projects to include tax research, information gathering and analysis, and modeling
• Regularly train and support interns who are hired on a seasonal basis

Other Functions

• Assist the income tax team with preparation of apportionment calculations
• Assist other indirect staff with passenger taxes and VAT in foreign jurisdictions
• Support corporate initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams
• Complete special/ad hoc projects as assigned by the manager or director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience (3-5 years)
• Strong computer spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Airline industry experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills to effectively evaluate data, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to understand the big picture and progression of daily work
• Ability to adhere to monthly tasks and work in a deadline orientated environment
• Ability to prioritize, analyze and resolve problems using sound judgment
• Work under time constraints and consistently meet all deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with emphasis on customer service
• Flexible, adaptable and team oriented
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of all business information
• Available to work occasional extra hours throughout the year based on departmental needs

 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

Seasonal interns and contractors on an as-needed basis.

Salary Range: $62,000 - $83,850

Please note: this posting has a closing date of 3/29/2024, midnight MT

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.