The Role
Supports corporate month-end close, consolidation, financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, foreign exchange, and financial statement validation. Maintains OneStream account reconciliations and JDE metadata governance, oversees controls and documentation, supports audits, and partners with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Controller’s teams on accounting initiatives and process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.
Why WestJet:
Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off.
Overview
WestJet is seeking a Senior Accountant, Corporate to support key month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting activities. This role is responsible for maintaining the OneStream Account Reconciliation module, overseeing JDE metadata governance, and partnering closely with Treasury, Tax, and the broader Controller's group to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Execute month-end accounting processes for the WestJet Group, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis for:
- Share capital, intercompany investments, and retained earnings
- Strategic legal and corporate transactions, including intercompany loans, amalgamations, and entity wind-ups
- Lead consolidated month-end close activities across JDE and OneStream, including:
- JDE integrity review and close governance
- Foreign exchange revaluation processes
- Financial statement tie-outs and validation
- Quarterly consolidated balance sheet analytics and review
- Review and approve chart of account maintenance requests and support ongoing master data governance initiatives across finance systems
- Administer and maintain the OneStream Account Reconciliation module, including reconciliation inventory management and support for the Balance Sheet Risk Assessment Matrix
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and scalability of month-end and reporting activities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance C-SOX controls and process documentation related to consolidated reporting, foreign exchange, and shareholders' equity
- Partner with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and other Finance stakeholders to support business initiatives, reporting requirements, and accounting assessments
- Support internal and external audit activities through the timely preparation of analyses, documentation, and control evidence
Position Requirements:
- Completion of a professional accounting designation
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in an accounting role with progressive levels of responsibility involving the application of technical accounting guidance
- Attention to detail and organized with a desire for continuous improvement
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight timelines
- Excellent inter-team and business partner communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Positive attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Advanced excel proficiency
The benefits of being a WestJetter:
WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:
- A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
- Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
- Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs
Think we’re a great fit? Apply now!
About WestJet Group of Companies
WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.
Our safety promise
At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their well-being and the safety of others. WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.
For more information about everything WestJet, please westjet.com/aboutus.
If you wish to withdraw your application or request that your personal information be deleted, please contact us at [email protected].
If you wish to withdraw your application or request that your personal information be deleted, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Completion of a professional accounting designation
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience involving technical accounting guidance
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and business partnering skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight timelines
- Attention to detail and organization
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
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The Company
What We Do
WestJet is a Canadian airline and the parent company of WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore, and Sunwing Vacations Group. It provides affordable scheduled air travel connecting Canada with destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. The WestJet Group also operates vacation and cargo businesses, serving travelers and businesses through an expanding network while emphasizing reliability, operational excellence, and value.
