Sr Accountant - Corporate

Job Description

WestJet is hiring a Senior Accountant – Corporate who will be responsible for various aspects of Executive compensation accounting and payroll reporting. As a senior member of the Corporate Accounting team, the Senior Accountant will also be responsible for mentoring team members and performing review functions.

Employment Type: Full‑time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Responsibilities

• Complete WestJet month‑end processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and actuals variance analysis over the following accounting areas:
  
  
  
  • Executive compensation STIP bonus calculation
  
  
  • Stock based compensation – LTIP accounting and financial disclosures
  
  
  • Board of Director compensation – including deferred share unit plan
  
  
  • Other areas of executive compensation including special incentive and severance accounting
  
  
  • Other areas of payroll accounting as needed including vacation accounting
  
  
  
  


• Review and support over the Corporate Accountant – payroll’s month‑end deliverables including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis


• Identify opportunities for processes enhancements to evolve month‑end deliverables alongside technology and system changes including supporting cross‑functional HR projects to automate and optimize our payroll systems


• Develop and maintain C‑SOx and process documentation over executive compensation and payroll accounting


• Partner closely with Technical Accounting and the Compensation team to adapt accounting for changes to the executive comp program


• Be an active member of the Finance team; complete ad‑hoc reporting requests and be flexible in completing any task including supporting FP&A, internal and external audit

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, organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement


• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight timelines in a fast paced and evolving environment


• Excellent inter‑team and business partner communication skills


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills


• Positive attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving and work tasks in general


• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality


• Advanced Excel proficiency

The benefits of being a WestJetter

• 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 are a fit? Apply now!

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. If you require accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.