Sun Country Airlines is a privately held company based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, has more than 35 years of experience, and has earned a reputation for offering world-class service at an affordable price!

We are a leader in leisure travel, offering scheduled passenger service on more than 85 routes to more than 50 popular destinations in the U.S., Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, many of which are served seasonally to match peak leisure travel demand. Travelers can also book vacation packages, consisting of airfare, hotel, rental cars, and more. 

Being part of Minnesota for more than 35 years, we are proud to support many of our local organizations and partners, including Make-A-Wish Minnesota, Minnesota Hockey Legacy Fund, and the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Education Program. In addition, we are the official airline of the St. Paul Saints, and have partnered with Hubbard Broadcasting to create a one-of-a-kind recognition program that honors Everyday Heroes, individuals who have gone above and beyond in their community to help those in need.

JOB SUMMARY

The External Reporting Staff Accountant assists in the preparation of Sun Country’s external financial statements and reports, assisting with month-end close, and participate in special projects and analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare high quality external financial reports, including footnotes and other supporting documentation for annual and periodic reporting requirements and financial presentations to Board of Directors and other external parties (e.g. Lenders) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide detailed financial statement account analysis (e.g., balance sheet fluctuation) for management and external auditors.
• Participate in the preparation, reporting and analysis for technical accounting areas.
• Assist in researching the accounting implications of complex and/or new transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP and external reporting requirements. Assist in drafting technical white papers to present conclusions to management and external auditors.
• Ensures internal controls over the external reporting process is functioning properly.
• Act as liaison with group responsible for Great Plains/Management Reporter maintenance to enhance efficiency of financial reporting processes.
• Assist in drafting the annual 401(k) benefit plan financial statements.
• Assist in research, development and implementation of corporate-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Support annual valuation analyses (e.g. Goodwill Impairment analysis) and other periodic or ad hoc reporting requests as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely support to external auditors for external reporting requirements related to annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Support on-going development, execution and improvement of external reporting processes and controls and act as a subject matter expert for external reporting processes.
• Identify and drive improvements by developing a thorough understanding of end to end processes.
• Any other duties assigned by management

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Three or more years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements, and external reporting requirement
• Superior critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, ensuring deadlines are met
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of individuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• CPA Designation
• Experience with Great Plains accounting system

Required Experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones photocopiers, filing cabinets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Three or more years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements, and external reporting requirement
• Superior critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, ensuring deadlines are met
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of individuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• CPA Designation
• Experience with Great Plains accounting system