Title:  Senior Tax Accountant Int Fin Compliance

Senior Tax Accountant of International Finance

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Accountant of International Finance primarily supports and facilitates the foreign tax compliance, accounting, research and planning for all direct and indirect tax functions including income, withholding and value-added taxes, along with the U.S. compensation and benefits tax functions. The Senior Accountant demonstrates strong tax knowledge and technology skills including, utilizing SAP accounting system, a module within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, database applications, spreadsheet software and tax research tools. The Senior Accountant supports the Tax Manager including assistance with supervision and review of the work of others.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support international BlueCity startups, including assistance with determining the related financial regulatory requirements
• Assist with identifying and communicating changes in international financial regulatory requirements and liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with implementation of systems, establishing policies and procedures and meeting reporting requirements
• Facilitate foreign accounting and tax compliance as well as research and planning with external advisors
• Comply with complex regulations which drive indirect taxes like value-added tax (VAT), goods and service tax (GST), other indirect taxes, withholding and various business licenses
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions for foreign entities, including valuation allowance analysis, net operating loss presentation and deferred tax reporting for fixed assets
• Update and maintain Pillar II Global Minimum Tax Matrix on a quarterly basis and assess future income tax risk  
• Ensure accurate and timely filling of annual Country-by-Country report form 8975  
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger tax accounts
• Maintain and plan the tax calendar and meet statutory and internal due dates
• Coordinate and respond to audits by tax authorities and internal/external financial audits
• Lead the design, implementation and improvement of tax reporting processes
• Maintain customer service approach for supporting or answering relevant tax inquiries from business units and liaison with external advisors
• Maintain technical tax skills pertinent to the position
• Ensure appropriate documentation and internal controls are maintained
• Perform research to support tax compliance and planning
• Train, supervise and develop accounting staff and liaise with external accounting firms and foreign government officials across the network
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field; 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
• Three (3) years of corporate tax experience
• Fluent in English and Spanish language
• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (including spreadsheet expertise)
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to utilize tax research tools (CCH preferred) and online publications
• Proficient in accounting and documentation skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP accounting system)
• International tax experience

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
• 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 $66,000.00 and $103,100.00 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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