Accountant – Loyalty

Job title: Accountant – Loyalty

Company: WestJet

Job description: Employment Type: Full-time RegularCity: Calgary, AB (YYC)Posting Open Date: 10/21/2024Posting Close Date: 11/04/2024 (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm MST)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.WestJet is hiring a Loyalty Accountant who will be responsible for the accounting and reporting for the WestJet Rewards program. This individual will be a key partner to the WestJet Loyalty team in supporting new initiatives and partnerships while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal processes. Reporting to the Director of Revenue Accounting, this individual must be highly motivated, flexible, capable of solving complex problems and possess a strong attention to detail.Responsibilities· Complete month end processes including journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation preparation· Apply key assumptions related to WestJet Rewards with particular emphasis on IFRS 15· Finance partner to the Loyalty team. Assists with the evaluation of program changes for accounting impacts· Build and maintain key relationships with internal departments as well as external financial, airline and other partners· Support development of reporting and processes required with new WestJet Rewards initiatives, partners, and changes to technology· Assist with forecasting and annual budget· Maintain effective and meaningful program reporting, analysis, and controls while proactively identifying and remediating issues· Develop, maintain, and evaluate accounting estimates based on a variety of data sources· Develop and maintain C-SOX and accounting research documentsQualifications· Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting experience· Accounting designation or equivalent· Loyalty program, airline industry or financial/credit card accounting experience is an asset· Superior communication, relationship management and teamwork skills· Experience working with multiple systems, data flow and analyzing large volumes of data· Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight timelines in a fast paced and evolving environment· Highly organized with a high degree of attention to detail· Positive, can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skillsThe 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 CompaniesTogether 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 PromiseAt 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 InclusionWe 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.For more information about everything WestJet, please visit .#LI-AB2

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:24:04 GMT

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