Manager Revenue Accounting

Position Title:

Manager Revenue Accounting Position Summary The Manager Revenue Accounting is responsible for ensuring Jet Blue's passenger revenue is accounted for and reported accurately and on time. This responsibility includes overseeing general ledger postings, reconciliations, analysis of budget versus actual, as well as ensuring internal controls are properly maintained. The Manager also is responsible for maintaining budgets and forecasts and ensuring successful implementation of all passenger revenue initiatives, including accounting process and policy development, technical accounting research, systems testing etc.

In addition, this Manager supervises and directs the activities of several crew members.

Essential Responsibilities Manage the accounting for passenger ticket revenue, ancillary fees, customer vouchers and credits and their related assets and liabilities

Maintain all proper accounting under Revenue from Contracts with Customers, ASC Topic 606

Liaise and manage the relationship with an off-shore business partner

Manage the accounting for our Interline and Codeshare partnerships, including the review of contract terms and systems implementation Perform budgets and forecasts for areas of responsibility

Create models and analytics to support accounting estimates

Ensure systems are properly tested and compliant with any accounting and reporting needs when new revenue initiatives are implemented

Prepare technical accounting memorandums

Research, analyze and conclude on the proper accounting treatment of new revenue sources and initiatives

Understand contract terms and translate them into the appropriate application of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Foster a team environment and collaborate with other internal departments and external business partners

Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing audit deliverables as needed

Ensure compliance with internal controls; document and develop new procedures when required Take a significant role in the development of crew members to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement

Other duties as assigned

Minimum

Experience and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience

Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Five (5) years’ experience in accounting roles, including public accounting and/or with a public company

Proven understanding of accounting theory and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Available for overnight travel (10%)Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite Proficient with Tableau, SQL or similar tools

Previous airline industry experience

Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Self-starter who possesses a sense of urgency and an ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with shifting demands

Previous experience with supervising others

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with system implementations and/or major system enhancements  Crew member Expectations:
Regular attendance and punctuality

Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice

Able to maintain a professional appearance

When working or traveling on Jet Blue flights, and if time permits, all capable crew members are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft

Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the Jet Blue culture,…