About SkyWestSkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. More importantly, we’re known for our reliability, service and our professional employees who operate flights each day throughout North America. We have been esteemed as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team and our continued solid operational and economic performance.
SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits like 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement and discounted travel worldwide.
Primary Job Duties- Prepare and manage all federal and state corporate income tax filings
- Preparation and calculation of quarterly tax estimates and remittance of such amounts to applicable jurisdictions
- Mange, review and oversee external consultants on property tax filings, appeals, and assessments
- Manage and review all fuel, sales and use, excise, liquor and international taxes filings and assessments
- Manage, evaluate and appeal tax assessments and audits for all taxes
- Research domestic and international corporate tax issues and prepare applicable memos supporting positions
- Assist with preparation of tax provision, tax footnotes and all other tax related items for quarterly financial statements, including vast support documentation required to provide external auditors
- Prepare forecasts and budgeted numbers for income, property and other taxes for projected financials
Minimum Requirements- Master’s Degree in Accounting, with emphasis in tax
- Strong understanding of federal and state corporate tax law and regulations applicable to consolidated corporate groups
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on quality, detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Excel
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including management of outside consulting firms.
- Ability to communicate with tax departments of customers to ensure proper coverage of tax obligations
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with a Public Accounting Firm and/or in the Tax Department of a Publicly Traded Company
- Familiarity with GoSystem or other Corporate consolidated tax return preparation software
- Outstanding listening, speaking, writing and interpersonal skills in both technical and non-technical fields necessary
- Knowledge of federal and state income, use and sales, property, excise and other tax law
- Ability to prioritize and quickly adapt to changing environments/priorities
- Takes initiative and proactively seek solutions/resolution to tax related issues
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow instructions
- Strong tax research skills and ability to solve complex tax issues
Physical and Other Requirements- Certified Public Accountant
- Current drivers' license
