Frontier Airlines

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Frontier Airlines$75K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience is an asset.
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP and skill in interpreting new accounting standards.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with accounting software and reporting databases.
  • Airline industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of reports to regulatory agencies and external parties.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for SEC filings.
  • Distribute monthly statistics and reporting to internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external accounting standards and regulations.
  • Assist in the audit preparation and liaise with auditors as needed.
  • Prepare journal entries and review account reconciliations regularly.
  • Monitor and interpret new accounting rules relevant to the organization.

Benefits

  • General office environment with standard equipment provided.
  • Potential for special projects and varied responsibilities in accounting.
  • Exposure to regulatory compliance, enhancing professional development.
  • Opportunity to work cross-departmentally for a holistic understanding of financial reporting.
Full Job Description
What Will You Be Doing?

The Senior Accountant of Financial Reporting is primarily responsible for the preparation and timely submission of internal financial reporting, external financial statements and all other compliance and regulatory reporting. This position works with various departments across the business to aggregate and validate the information contained within the reporting to ensure all reporting is complete and accurate. This position requires a broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Essential Functions

  • Coordinate the preparation, submission as well as provide review of regulatory reports/requests to government agencies (i.e., DOT), as well as other external parties (i.e., creditors and lessors)
  • Prepare and review external financials, footnotes and supporting schedules for SEC filings/
  • Responsible for the preparation, validation, and distribution of monthly statistics and reporting to internal users
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures, generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements including SOX
  • Assist with the preparation of PBC's and responses due to external auditors
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and review account reconciliations, on an as-needed basis
  • Review new accounting and reporting rules issued by the FASB, SEC, AICPA, EITF and DOT identifying those relevant to the Company


Other Functions

  • Special Projects as required


Qualifications

  • 2-4 years Accounting experience, public accounting company experience desirable
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant preferred
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret and implement new accounting pronouncements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as an understanding of reporting databases, designs and configurations, especially accounting software and reporting modules
  • Airline industry experience preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Confidential and professional manner
  • Able to work under pressure & time limitations
  • Experience with month-end closing and year-end audits
  • Must be detail-oriented
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure and able to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management


Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

None

Salary Range - $75,000 - $90,000

Please note: This posting has a closing date of 8/31/2026 midnight MT.

Workplace Policies

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

About Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines is a low-cost airline that operates flights to over 100 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Frontier Airlines is known for its low fares and customer-friendly policies, such as allowing passengers to bring one personal item and one carry-on bag for free. The airline has a fleet of over 100 aircraft and is constantly expanding its route network.
Learn more about Frontier Airlines
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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