Accountant - Revenue

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we’re going global.

Join us and love where you’re going.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work, within Canada, under our mobile workforce program.

WestJet is seeking a Revenue Accountant reporting to our Finance & Accounting office.
This role requires the use of several technology systems for investigation, analysis and reporting and is expected to execute accounting skills during month-end processes to accurately record journal entries, perform account reconciliations and prepare invoicing requirements for certain customers. This role requires strong skill level with Excel and is considered a highly collaborative role that will manage tasks and projects relating to the travel bank, gift card and charter programs

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the month-end close process, including the preparation of month-end journal entries, accruals and reconciliations, investigations and analysis where required
• Finance lead for commercial charter program including reviewing contracts to determine billing requirements, developing detailed billing templates and significant cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to facilitate accurate accounting and invoicing processes
• Finance lead for travel bank program, including testing and implementation of product upgrades and enhancements, accounting, reconciliation, and analysis of the liability and providing general support to various internal teams
• Finance lead for gift card program, including testing and implementation of product enhancements, evaluating program expansion opportunities, accounting and reconciliations including variance and other analysis where requested and providing general support to various internal teams
• Finance lead for ancillary fees review, accrual, analysis and work with their FP&A counterpart for forecasts
• Manage the day to day administration of a specialized subset of accounts payable and accounts receivable (The Airlines Clearing House), including user system access and training, troubleshooting, invoice follow up, accounting and reconciliation and driving efficiencies in the overall process
• Prepare and maintain required cSox documentation, including internal controls identification, development and compliance
• Maintain process documentation and continually look for opportunities to implement efficiencies
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Support Sr Revenue Accountant to - manage Reference data updates / configurations required for efficient processing in RAPID, set up calls with vendor and ensure timely file exchanges.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting role with progressive levels of responsibility required
• Strong Excel skills required
• Recent completion or working towards completion of a professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Demonstrated leadership experience is a strong asset and preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with internal guests and enjoys cross-functional collaboration opportunities
• Must be detail-oriented and possess the ability to multi-task and meet unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment
• Airline experience, including knowledge of ticketing processes considered an asset
• Proficiency in JD Edwards, Sabre, RAPID, Tableau and Power BI is an asset
• Works well with others, and enjoys working in a high efficiency and social team environment

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters 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

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet’s regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet’s operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet’s Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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