Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director of Financial Reporting & SOX

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling and preparing analysis, schedules and data for the Company’s SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, etc.),
• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Research, analyze, and document new/amended accounting pronouncements and technical/non-routine accounting transactions, as applicable,
• Assist in compiling and preparing analysis, schedules and data for regulatory and compliance reporting, including employee benefit plans, foreign reporting requirements, and other compliance reporting, as applicable,
• Monitor, review, and if applicable, update accounting policies. Liaison with key stakeholders on the update and accurate reporting of critical accounting policies and estimates
• Support the day-to-day accounting for various areas, including, but not limited to; equity accounting, investments, pension and other post-retirement plans, derivatives, debt and leases, and other areas as applicable,
• Supports the Company’s strategic initiative\es with system and process integration and updates. Serve as a resource to project teams to ensure SOX IT applications are properly identified, tested and documented.
• Monitor, evaluate and support the Company’s SOX Compliance program.
• Assessing the scope of SOX controls, including determining, documenting and updating quantitative and qualitative thresholds.
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders to identify, design and document key controls, evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the control processes, assess and evaluate control deficiencies, and recommend remediation actions, if applicable
• Other duties, as assigned
  

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of related work experience; or a combination of education and related work experience
• 3 years work related experience with emphasis in accounting / financial reporting for a public company
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficient working knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting, accounting principles and practices
• Ability to prioritize, manage time and resources effectively, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, written and/or verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
• Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 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, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of 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 Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
• In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.
  
  

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success.

Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $78,000 - $111,000.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• Previous experience working in the airline industry
• Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive)
  
  

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

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