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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listing for: WestJet
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

West Jet is a leading airline and vacation provider. This role is an Accounts Receivable Specialist reporting to the Manager, Accounts Receivable.

Overview Of

The Role
The Specialist is responsible for supporting and enhancing Accounts Receivable operations. The role focuses on improving efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in collections, cash application, account reconciliations, and customer account management. Through regular analysis, the Specialist identifies issues affecting collections, aging balances, and process performance, and implements solutions to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert for full-cycle Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, cash receipts, and account reconciliations

Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, controls, and service quality

Partner with business stakeholders to identify process gaps, recommend solutions, and implement improvements

Support system implementations and enhancements by defining business requirements and performing user acceptance testing

Develop and deliver training on Accounts Receivable processes, month-end close activities, and system changes

Manage Accounts Receivable reporting and analytics, providing insights to support data-driven decision-making

Prepare and analyze monthly KPI metrics, identify root causes for performance gaps, and implement corrective actions

Conduct periodic reviews of processes and controls to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and improve operational effectiveness

Conduct periodic qualitative testing on processes and controls, partnering with leadership to strengthen risk management

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and technologies, recommending innovative solutions to improve productivity and performance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; a CPA designation would be an asset

Minimum 7 years of experience in full cycle Accounts Receivable

Project Management experience;
Level 1 PMP certification would be an asset

Working knowledge of large ERP systems such as JDE, S/4, SAP or similar

Experience in automating processes and introducing best practices

Proven ability to identify and implement process change

Advanced proficiency with data management, analytics and reporting (Excel/Power BI)

Solid business acumen, judgment, and critical thinking in complex problem solving

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

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

West Jet is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation are welcome to contact

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