Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Manager, Payments Accounting Operations is responsible for executing the strategy for the Payments and Fraud Protection Accounting teams at Alaska Air Group (AAG). As a people leader, the Manager, Payments Accounting Operations leads and establishes priorities for the team to accurately and timely record AAG customer payments receivable, cost of payment processing, cash settlements, revenue adjustments and other related financial entries and reporting in compliance with all internal, regulatory and payment industry rules and standards.
Key Duties
Leads teams as assigned and establishes priorities for the processing and recording of multi-billion dollars in AAG customer payments.
Makes decisions and provides subject matter expertise in financial audits of AAG customer payments and related systems.
Functions as the point of contact for multiple third-party vendors, including banks and other financial institutions. Provides feedback and assists with oversight of vendor performance.
Makes decisions and changes to ensure quality data and timely reporting goals are achieved, while meeting internal and SOX control standards, productivity, and cost goals.
Cultivates and collaborates effectively with other cross-divisional teams to determine accurate payment processing and recording when changes are proposed to upstream operations or systems.
Implements procedural or process changes as they relate to transactional processing, account reconciliation, and internal controls.
Develops people through effective performance management and ongoing, consistent feedback, and ensures staffing levels are adequate in all areas of responsibility within the Payments and Fraud Protection Accounting teams.
Fosters a culture of engagement, holds self and others accountable through trust and authentic relationships.
Promotes a high-performance culture by cultivating and motivating direct/indirect reports through coaching, mentoring, and by providing regular and meaningful feedback.
Identifies and provides career development opportunities through developmental assignments and formal/informal training.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
5 years of experience in accounting.
2 years of leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in business administration, accounting, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Proven experience developing and executing plans, meeting deadlines, and operating under tight time constraints.
Familiarity with GAAP, SOX, and SEC regulations, and a strong understanding and focus on internal controls.
Ability to develop a strong, detailed, working knowledge of airline payment accounting processes.
Demonstrated ability to influence and clearly communicate cross-divisionally, including company leaders.
Ability to work effectively with others throughout all levels in the organization and vendor companies.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the business needs.
High organization, attention to detail, workload prioritization and time management skills.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
2 years of experience functionally supporting a Payments Accounting process, or related experience.
3 years of accounting experience in supervisory or leadership positions.
Experience making articulate and effective verbal and written presentations to different audiences.
Experience leading bargaining unit employees.
Strong analytical skills and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as take on individual responsibility.
Ability to simplify payments accounting processes within AAG while achieving compliance to internal control standards.
Ability to lead, build, and develop teams through formal and informal feedback.
Ability to effectively manage relationships, instruct and coach employees, and drive for results.
A Master of Arts/Science degree or a Master of Business Administration degree.
Professional certifications or equivalent of CPA, CMA, CFM, or CIA.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$113,200 - $169,800 / year
Salary Details
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/21/2024
Location Seattle
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-12036
Category Corporate & Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
