Accountant

As an Accountant, you'll utilize knowledge of GAAP to perform financial accounting activities, research and analyze financial data, and communicate with Finance Leaders. This role also prepares documentation and analytics to validate and support internal and external financial reporting.

There are two opportunities available supporting either the Fixed Asset Team or the Revenue Team.

Additional Details

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. 

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. 
 

Responsibilities

• Perform month end close tasks that may include posting journal entries, performing reconciliations, and managing asset creation and retirement processes on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Prepare and present financial information to different audiences, including finance leaders, business partners, and auditors

• Conduct variance analysis to explain discrepancies between planned and actual financial performance

• Analyzes financial data for accuracy; identifies problems and prepare forecasts to support financial planning

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant financial information.

• Support the annual audit process, including ensuring financial transactions are substantiated with proper documentation for auditing purposes

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders in accordance with GAAP and Company policy

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and transformation that will provide value within the organization

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data

• Skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint presentations, and trainable on company-specific systems

• Ability to effectively communicate, written and verbally, information and ideas using all forms of communication, learning to adjust tone, style, and content to meet the audience’s needs

• Ability to develop relationships and build trust with Team Members and Customers

• Ability to articulate how research and analysis were performed in preparing analytics in support of financial reporting

• Ability to create financial spreadsheets, charts, and reports that contain relevant accounting and financial performance data with some supervision and guidance

• Skilled in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop solutions

• Ability to establish personal best practices to manage responsibilities

• Skilled in asking insightful questions and listening to understand all perspectives with a solid understanding of Business impacts

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience

• Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:

  • Accounting principles and practices

  • Financial statements and reports

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods of time

• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information

• Must have flexibility to work extended hours during the week and weekend, including Company holidays, during quarterly close or special projects

Pay & Benefits: 

• Competitive market salary from $85,300.00 per year to $94,800.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company. 

Benefits you’ll love:     

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)   

• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** 

• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit*** 

• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents 

• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment. 

• Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits   

*Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. 
**401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position. 
*** Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.