Accountant - Vacations

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

Why WestJet:

Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived 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.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Overview of the role:

WestJet 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.

Key deliverables include:

• 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.

Experience and qualifications:

• 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, OneStream, or similar ERP/reporting systems is considered an asset.
• Experience within the travel, tourism, airline, or vacation industry is considered an asset.

Key success factors:

• 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.

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’re a great fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

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. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their 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 Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

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