Job Information
Alaska Airlines Indirect Tax Accountant / Sr. Indirect Tax Accountant in SeaTac, Washington
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
Indirect Tax Accountant (P2)
The indirect Tax Accountant is responsible for projects associated with the maintenance of indirect-tax activities as well as the preparation and/or review of assigned tax returns and related reports. As an individual contributor, the Indirect Tax Accountant prepares routine to moderately complex tax returns at Alaska Air Group (AAG).
Indirect Senior Tax Accountant (P3)
The indirect Senior Tax Accountant is an individual contributor to the Tax team and a subject matter expert who is responsible for projects associated with the maintenance of indirect-tax activities, as well as the preparation and/or review of assigned tax returns and related reports at Alaska Air Group (AAG). This role exercises considerable judgment in projects associated with the preparation and maintenance of indirect tax records.
Key Duties
Indirect Tax Accountant (P2)
Participate in detailed maintenance and preparation and/or review of indirect tax returns, payments and records as assigned. This may include:
Sales/Use/VAT tax preparation and/or review
Federal and local excise tax preparation and/or review
Property tax preparation and/or review
Fuel tax preparation and/or review
Research and analysis. Examples include:
Analyze changes to the tax law to determine the impact to the company
Consult and collaborate with team members regarding tax questions
Assist with appeals, audits and litigation
Research and keep abreast of current tax laws, regulations and practices
Assist with preparation of tax budget.
Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
Ensure accounting practices are in compliance with company policies.
Contribute to special tax projects, economic analysis or other projects.
Mentor less experienced tax accountants and review work of colleagues.
Indirect Senior Tax Accountant (P3)
Act as a subject matter expert in property, excise, VAT/GST, or sales/use taxes through detailed maintenance and preparation of indirect taxes. This may include:
Preparing state/local tax returns and/or review
Maintaining/Updating tax budget workpapers
Preparing federal excise tax returns and/or review
Preparing international VAT/GST returns and/or review
Preparing fuel tax returns and/or review
Exercise considerable judgement and make recommendations to the team through detailed research and analysis with minimal direction from leadership, Examples include:
Consulting with internal and external personnel regarding tax questions and problems
Assisting with appeals, audits and litigation
Keeping abreast of current tax laws, regulations and practices
Make recommendations to supervisors based on analysis of changes to state and federal tax laws.
Guide, influence and coach others in tax process and filing positions.
Prepare and leads special tax projects, economic analysis and other projects.
Create indirect tax forecasts and projections, monthly journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Ensure accounting practices are in compliance with company policies.
Review and prepares responses to tax controversies, ensuring timely responses are provided for information requests.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
Indirect Tax Accountant (P2)
2 years of relevant experience in finance and tax preparation.
A bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting, tax, business-related field or an additional 2 years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Detail oriented, self-motivated, organized and able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel (including pivot tables and v-lookups) and PowerPoint.
Experience in indirect tax return work paper and form preparation.
Experience with Peoplesoft Financials or other ERP systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Senior Indirect Tax Accountant (P3)
4 years of indirect tax experience in accounting or related area.
A bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting, tax, business-related field or an additional 2 years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Detail oriented, self-motivated, organized and able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
Experience in state and local indirect tax return preparation and filing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel (including pivot tables and v-lookups) and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Peoplesoft Financials or other ERP systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Indirect Tax Accountant (P2)
- A Master’s degree in accounting or a business-related field is preferred.
Senior Indirect Tax Accountant (P3)
A master’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
International tax experience.
Tax technology experience.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range
78,300-149,800 / year
Pay Details
Indirect Tax Accountant (Exempt): $80,200 - $117,450
Sr Indirect Tax Accountant (Exempt): $99,850 - $149,800
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/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/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, Hawaiian 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, Hawaiian 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/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Regulatory Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
4/12/2026
FLSA Status Non-Exempt/Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Location Seattle - Corporate HQ
L: #LI-B
Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2026-18535
Category Corporate & Operations