Accountant - Vacations

This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Since our story took off in 1996, West Jet has striven 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.

West Jet is seeking an Accountant, Vacations to support the Sunwing Vacations business and broader Commercial Accounting activities. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sunwing Accounting, this role is responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, systems support, analysis, and process improvement initiatives that ensure accurate financial results and support business decision-making.

The successful candidate will play a key role in period-end close activities, financial reporting, system integrations, internal controls, and cross-functional projects. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

• Act as the Finance subject matter expert for Sunwing Vacations' reservation system (TTS), supporting system enhancements, testing, integrations, account mappings, and finance-related processes.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Manage financial interfaces between TTS and JD Edwards (JDE), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies and IFRS requirements.
• Prepare financial statements, working papers, account reconciliations, and regulatory reporting while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, CSOx documentation, and compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, Sales, and other business teams to provide financial insights, analysis, reporting, and decision support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and support system implementations, business initiatives, and operational changes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting, financial analysis, or corporate finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls, and IFRS.
• Experience supporting finance systems, process improvements, testing, and implementations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with both financial and non-financial stakeholders and translate complex accounting concepts into actionable insights.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion, One Stream, or similar ERP/reporting systems is considered an asset.
• Experience with in the travel, tourism, airline, or vacation industry is considered an asset.

• Strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and customer-focused mindset.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
• Ability to balance technical accounting responsibilities with business partnership and project support.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new systems and technologies.

West Jet provides all West Jetters 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

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