Accountant - Corporate

Why West Jet

Since our story took off in 1996, West Jet 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.

This posting is for an 18-month term.

West Jet is seeking an Accountant – Commercial
. Reporting to the Commercial Accounting Manager and working closely with fellow Finance team members and departmental stakeholders, the successful candidate will be responsible for various aspects of the accounting cycle and process improvement. The successful candidate must exhibit a high standard of excellence, enjoy problem solving, take personal initiative and possess advanced excel skills.

• Perform detailed accounting and reporting activities monthly to support an accurate and timely period-end close, including:
  • Posting monthly accruals, reclasses and other journal entries,
  • Developing, completing, and refining balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any anomalies to expectation,
  • Preparing variance analysis on monthly and quarterly data.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to evolve month-end deliverables alongside technology and operational changes.
• Actively partner with various teams across the organization to assist with ad‑hoc reporting, analysis, projects, and decision support as required.
• Be an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, brainstorm issues, complete ad‑hoc requests, and be flexible in completing any task.

• Completion of a professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA, CPA)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting role, with progressive levels of responsibility
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Advanced excel proficiency is required
• An interest in learning new technology would be an asset
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement
• Effective communication skills to build collaborative relationships with business partners and to provide guidance & instruction to peers in the organization
• Previous experience with JD Edwards or other ERP software and reporting systems (i.e., Hyperion) would be considered an asset.

• Competitive total rewards package
• 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

We embrace what makes each of us unique and what makes us uniquely West Jet. 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. West Jet 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 .