Senior Accountant

Breeze Airways; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental – Full Time

Health Savings Account with Breeze EMP

401K with Breeze Employee Match

Generous PTO

Travel on Breeze and other Airlines

Job summary

Breeze Airways is hiring a Senior Accountant in Utah who will report to the accounting manager and support the accounting team with timely financial reporting. The role collaborates with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and commercial teams to ensure accurate records and closing processes.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Accounting (Master’s a plus) and at least 3 years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred. A hands-on, proactive attitude and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree a plus.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Hands-on mentality and ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of financial and business processes and associated risks.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Review general journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Manage assigned accounting processes and records for close.
• Ensure activity is recorded in sub ledger and general ledger.
• Prepare roll forwards and accounting reports for closing.
• Assist with internal and external reporting needs.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Support management reporting and cross‑functional communication.
• Assist with external audit requests.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree a plus

Job description

Breeze is hiring- join us!

The Senior Accountant at Breeze Airways will report to the accounting manager and assist the accounting team in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

The role will interact with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and commercial teams and report to the Manager Accounting

Here's what you'll do

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required. Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred

• Review general journal entries and account reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries

• Responsible for daily preparation and management of assigned accounting processes and records

• Ensure activity for assigned areas are properly and accurately recorded and maintained in the sub ledger and general ledger for closing process

• Assist in improving, analyzing, and maintaining systems related to assigned areas within the Breeze Accounting Department

• Prepare and maintain roll forwards and other accounting reports for certain accounts required in the closing process

• Assist with internal reporting packages and external reporting needs

• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures

• Respond to needs of management, including reporting needs as they pertain to assigned areas

• Work closely with others in all areas of the organization to ensure proper coding and communication

• Prepare and perform account reconciliations for the month close process

• Provide support and assistance to comply with external audit requests

• Other duties as assigned

Here's what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree a plus
• CPA preferred,
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required. Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred
• An energetic and positive attitude with a hands‑on mentality
• Complete projects on time with minimal supervision, ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines
• Advanced understanding of financial and business processes and the risks surrounding those processes
• Must have authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a public accounting firm

Skills/Talents

• Exemplifies Breeze's safety culture, values, and mission
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating standard office equipment
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within an office environment
• Clear verbal and written communication, requiring adequate speech, hearing, and vision

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental – Full Time
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• Generous PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.