Title:  Accountant Staff

Position Title: Accountant Staff (Corporate Accounting)

Position Summary

The Accountant Staff (Corporate Accounting) is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of assigned journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure the integrity of JetBlue’s internal and external reporting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly journal entries to record, as determined by assigned accounts
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis; resolve any reconciling items on a timely basis
• Network with cost centers to obtain needed information for monthly close
• Assist in variance analysis of assigned Balance Sheet accounts and related Profit and Loss accounts
• Ensure internal controls are effectively maintained for assigned tasks
• Recommend improvements to the efficiency of accounting processes and timeliness of deliverables
• Contribute to special projects
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• One (1) year of accounting experience
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• SAP experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
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• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:  

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $64,350.00 and $89,600.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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