Southwest Airlines

Lead Financial Accounting & Reporting Accountant

TX-Dallas

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$133kDetected 33 days ago

Financial AnalysisAccountingProcess ImprovementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringGAAPFinancial Reporting

About the role

Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Through indirect leadership, mentorship, and process improvement, you'll help ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial stewardship-connecting technical accounting rigor to real‑world airline operations.

Lead the Team in identifying and implementing process improvements
Research complex regulatory reporting issues and emerging accounting pronouncements, develop procedures to address them and assess their effects on the Company's financial reporting while communicating appropriately with senior management
Support the business in executing its strategic/operating objectives, develop ad hoc analyses, lead special projects, and represent financial accounting and reporting on cross-functional projects
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Ability to ensure interdepartmental projects deliver quality results within the expected timeframe
Ability to create a professional network of relationships internally and externally that are authentic and mutually beneficial

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.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
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
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 have flexibility to work extended hours during the week and weekend, including Company holidays, during quarterly close or special projects
Required: High School Diploma or GED

Competitive market salary from $119,900 - $133,200* 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.
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions 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 (including pets)
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment.
You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits you'll love:
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

Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

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

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