Job Information
Alaska Airlines Senior Accounts Payable Analyst in SeaTac, Washington
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 Senior Analyst, Accounting Operations is a subject matter expert in global accounts payable activities in support of Alaska Air Group (AAG). As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions in complex accounts payable activities and provides primary support to ensure vendors are paid timely and accurately in a compliant manner.
Key Duties
Acts as a subject matter expert in the procure to pay process.
Manages 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.
Works with 3rd party vendors and internal team(s) on statement audits, researching payment anomalies found and making corrections.
Leads vendor relations efforts, creating and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.
Partners with the management team to analyze problems and recommend solutions by applying advanced knowledge and experience.
Mines data from systems to create reporting on metrics, performance, KPIs, etc. and conducts ad-hoc analyses and reporting in support of accounting operations initiatives.\Acts as system administrator expert for tools specific to accounting operations.
Leads workload distribution efforts.
Exercises considerable judgement to identify and contribute to the prioritization of process improvement projects.
Guides and supports accounting specialists with questions and training issues and makes recommendations to resolve business and process challenges.
Prepares and supports weekly, annual, and ad hoc auditing requests.
Other duties as assigned.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
4 years of experience in procure to pay with an emphasis in accounts payable, accounting, or related area.
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, summarize complex data, and make impactful business recommendations with minimal supervision.
Driven self-starter, focused on taking initiative and maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Demonstrated history of strong project management and organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects to completion.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to quickly resolve issues and explain complex concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
Proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and lead the design, development, documentation, and testing of accounts payable and accounting operations processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), with advanced expertise in Excel for developing analyses and reports.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Airline industry experience.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOX, and internal controls.
Peoplesoft, Tableau, banking experience.
Systems implementation 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
$82,950 -- $124,450 / 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 Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 3/24/2025
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 2025-14055
Category Corporate & Operations
Alaska Airlines
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