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