Manager, Fuel Administration

Responsibilities Spirit Airlines spends more than $1 billion per year on jet fuel and related services. This position supports the Director of Fuel Management in making sure fuel related bills are processed and paid in a timely manner and that month end close is completed accurately within the Corporate Accounting calendar. Be the subject matter expert in the use of the Fuel Management System while ensuring your team is maintaining and updating as required. Review fuel related invoices to ensure costs, taxes and fees are correct and that gallons/flights/period costs match Spirit’s actual usage. Resolve billing issues as they arise. Ensure weekly pricing reports are prepared and distributed to management. Complete month-end close and coordinate with Accounting, Tax, AP and IT to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Develop team members through proper delegation to develop the team’s skill set, manage workloads, and meet corporate needs. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills used to analyze relevant data and identify patterns, issues and/or trends. Rigorous Execution: Strong attention to detail, time management and organization skills. Can balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet assigned deadlines. Teambuilding: Establishes and maintains effective relationships with external and internal customers. Knows how to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal networks. Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, storage operators, into plane operators and transportation companies through ethical behavior and regular communications. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs, or technical developments). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience 3-5 years’ experience in fuel accounting Knowledge of fuel inventory accounting and reconciliations Knowledge of month end close requirements including inventory, fuel usage and accruals Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Treasury processes and new vendor set-up requirements Strong proficiency in the use of FuelPlus/Skymetrix (or equivalent) fuel management software in building contracts, processing invoices, reporting, accruals and resolving discrepancies a plus. Accurately scopes out tasks and projects, sets goals, breaks down work into process steps, develops schedules and assigns resources. Uses resources effectively to obtain optimal results. Looks to the future, anticipates future needs and requirements, and acts early to ensure future needs are met. Expertise in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Effective organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Build Relationships, Develop People, Lead Chane, Inspire Others, Think Critically, Communicate Clearly, Create Accountability. Domestic & International travel under 10% of time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Hybrid. *Please be advised that you will be asked to complete a required assessment to be considered for this position. This assessment will be emailed to you after you apply. Please be sure to check your Spam folder and/or junk mail if you do not receive it. * We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits, and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members. Overview At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet! Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022 and by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement means boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success. The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live. That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation. Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them. Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family. 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