Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way. 

 

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.  Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

 

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:

Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines. Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great. Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages. Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors. Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment. Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance. Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date. We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

 

Who We Are 

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).  

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

 

What Will You Be Doing?

An experienced accountant performing assigned month end accounting functions at an advanced level, year-end audits and special projects.  This position will be fully responsible for the management of the aircraft maintenance monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, including suggesting improvements to the existing process and maintaining proper SOX documentation. Included in this position’s maintenance responsibilities is oversight of the accounting for our engine maintenance agreements, which includes complex estimation and a high attention to detail. This person will directly partner with the operations contacts to ensure maintenance events are accurately being reflected in the financial statements and that the business’s needs are being met.    

 

Essential Functions

·       40% Manage Process Improvement

o   Partner with business contacts in maintenance and materials to identify areas for improvement and determine revised processes as well as provide reporting to assist with decision making;

o   Oversee engine maintenance models and journal entries;

o   Review new maintenance agreements and implement accounting processes, including modeling, in accordance with the agreement.

·       30% Month/Quarter Close

o   Prepare and review journal entries;

o   Prepare and review account reconciliations;

o   Prepare monthly and quarterly variance explanations;

o   Present to VPs at monthly P&L and cost center reviews;

o   Prepare footnote disclosure tie out packages for Financial Reporting and external auditors.

·       15% Audit

o   Prepare PBCs;

o   Prepare technical accounting memos supporting quarterly maintenance events and associated accounting;

o   Respond to ad hoc auditor requests.

·       15% Other Tasks as Assigned

o   Special projects

 

Qualifications

·       3 to 6 years of previous accounting experience required

·       BS Degree in Accounting required

·       Certified Public Accountant preferred

·       “Big 4” experience preferred

·       Experience with critical accounting estimates required

·       Month-end close experience, including journal entries and reconciliations, required

·       Financial reporting preferred

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·       Advanced Excel skills (required)

·       Ability to work well with other team members 

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Excellent attention to detail

·       Able to work under pressure & meet deadlines

·       Able to work with strict confidentiality

 

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, printer

 

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

 

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

 

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually

Please Note: this posting will expire on 2/10/25.

 

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.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.