Senior Accountant, Corporate

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