Jobs at Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

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

The Accounting Operations Analyst role solves routine to moderately complex accounts payable activities in support of Alaska Air Group (AAG). As an individual contributor, this role focuses on and supports the Accounts Payable Team through data mining and analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation of internal reports, preparation and management of rents and landing fee payments, and other duties as assigned.

Key Duties

• Prepares and reconciles payments and accounts for rents and landing fees.

• Partners closely with other departments to ensure correct billing rates and timely payment (ports/leases).

• Prepares, organizes, and enters monthly journal entries for various transactions in accordance with department policies and procedures.

• Prepares complete and accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and monthly account balance fluctuation analyses.

• Collaborates with 3rd party vendors and internal team(s) on statement audits, researching payment anomalies and coordinating corrections.

• Supports the management team by analyzing problems and recommends solutions by applying knowledge and experience.

• Conducts ad-hoc analyses and reporting in support of accounting operations initiatives.

• Identifies and contributes to process improvement projects.

• Supports accounting specialists with questions.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or 2 years of experience in Procure to Pay with an emphasis on Accounts Payable, accounting, or related area.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOX, and internal controls.

• Ability to exercise good judgement, attention to detail, and analytical acumen for problem solving in daily activities and analysis.

• A self-starter with the ability to set and balance priorities, work independently, and take ownership.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.

• Strong organizational skills, working under tight deadlines with the ability to manage multiple tasks to completion.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to resolve and response to issues quickly.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook), particularly with Excel.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Airline industry experience.

• Peoplesoft and Tableau experience.

• Policy maintenance and enforcement experience.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

• Create a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel safe and included.

Salary Range

$54,100 --- $75,700 / year

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/Horizon employees. Alaska/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 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 & 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/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/7/2025
Location Seattle - Gold Coast Center (GCC)
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska 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/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-14147
Category Corporate & Operations