Job Description

Description

Responsibilities The Analyst II, International Tax is responsible for international airport tax payments of pass through taxes and the compliance of passenger reporting of international location in South America and the Caribbean. This positions is responsible for the application of international airport regulations ensuring accurate reporting and on time payments. • Estimates airport/passenger tax payments to fund international bank accounts on a weekly basis or as required. • Validates passenger counts and prepares timely passenger/airport tax payment requests in coordination with Accounts Payable teams, Int’l accounting firms and Treasury department. • Reconciles tax invoices for internal Company information (i.e. passenger manifest info, rates, etc.) ensuring the accuracy and payment amount due to be paid to taxing authorities. • Generates and prepares passenger reports for the compliance of various self-assessed taxes. Analyzes passenger count per tax rules in each location (i.e. exempt passengers). • Coordinates with airport GM's and others to ensure accurate procedures are communicated and implemented. • Supports International Tax Manager with passenger tax topics including passenger count discrepancies research, gathering documentations for various projects. • Research passenger count discrepancies in coordination with airport general managers and/or tax authorities. • Estimate passenger tax future payments, analyzing passenger bookings from internal systems, to fund foreign bank accounts on a weekly basis. • Coordinates with treasury to determine the optimal level of funding at local banks to ensure timely payments of taxes and to minimize any risks of forfeiture. • Analyzes manifests to validate exempt passengers. Compare amount of exempt passengers to expectations and investigates any material differences. • In partnership with Spirit IT, design, generate and prepare passenger reports to support the compliance of various self-assessed taxes. • Create and maintain passenger tax matrix per IATA tax rule in each location (i.e. exempt passengers). • Prepares monthly and quarterly reconciliation of various international tax accounts. Investigates the differences from expectations. • Prepares journal entries for Accounting. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. (Finance or Accounting degree preferred but not required) • 1-3 years of experience. • Understanding of relevant computer programs (Microsoft 365 and SAP). • Motivation and Commitment – establishes high performance standards, strives to attain those standards, takes initiative, and demonstrates commitment to the organization and to the profession. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. • Analytic Ability / Perceptiveness – learns new material quickly, understands abstract concepts, recognizes subtle interrelationships, and handles complexity. • Planning Skills – The ability to sets goals, develops strategies and schedules for meeting those goals. The ability to work with multiple deadlines and anticipates obstacles and alternative strategies. • Communication Skills – expresses written ideas clearly, ensuring overall organization, structure, grammar, language and terminology is adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Orally expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. • Teamwork – interacts with others in ways that enhance understanding and respect; perceives the needs of others; develops quality relationships; and deals effectively with conflict. • Bilingual (Spanish). • Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. • No Travel required. • Hybrid. Overview At Spirit Airlines, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet! • Fly With A Winner: Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success. • The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live. That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation. • Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them. • Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family. EEOC Statement Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.