Accountant

Flair Airlines; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited travel perks

Pension plan

On-site Edmonton office

Job summary

Flair Airlines is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our Edmonton Finance team. You’ll support month-end and year-end close, prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and variances, and assist with IFRS 16 lease accounting and asset management.

This role offers exposure to audits, internal controls, and process improvements within a fast‑paced airline environment. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and progress toward CPA designation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA progression is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3–6 years progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and working papers.
• Assist IFRS 16 lease accounting and fixed asset accounting.
• Review financial transactions for correct general ledger coding and intercompany eliminations.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Support internal financial statements, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Assist audits with documentation and responses to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Progress toward CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Take Your Career to New Heights with Flair Airlines

We’re here to make air travel affordable for everyone, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help us continue changing the industry for the better. As Canada’s most reliable airline, we're all about offering real value. As we continue to expand our network, increase flight frequencies, and introduce more services, we’re looking for passionate team members to help us in our mission to make air travel accessible for everyone. We know who we are, and we’re confident in our approach.

Your Team

Join Flair’s Finance team, where accurate financial reporting and strong accounting practices support informed decision-making across the organization. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Accountant supports month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis. This role ensures accounting transactions are appropriately recorded and supported in accordance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and established financial controls.

Working closely with the Financial Reporting team and other areas of Finance, the Accountant supports financial statement preparation, audit requirements, internal controls, and process improvements. The role provides exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and the opportunity to further develop technical accounting knowledge while progressing toward a CPA designation.

This is an on-site position based at our Edmonton, AB (YEG) office.

A Day In The Life

• Support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and working papers in accordance with internal and audit requirements.
• Support IFRS 16 lease accounting, lease-related transactions, maintenance reserve accounting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Review and analyze financial transactions to ensure appropriate coding and recording in the general ledger, including intercompany transactions and elimination entries required for consolidated financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, reclassifications, and month-end and year-end adjustments.
• Support the preparation of internal financial statements, variance analysis, and related commentary.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, unreconciled balances, and other accounting issues.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, working papers, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, applicable accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accounting memos, technical documentation, process narratives, and documented procedures to support financial reporting, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Identify and support process improvements that strengthen financial reporting, accounting processes, and operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of financial data and sensitive information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Bring To The Role

The preferred candidate should exemplify Flair's core values: honesty, efficiency, accountability, and respect, while demonstrating success in previous roles. Additionally, we are seeking individuals who possess:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Progress toward a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) to six (6) years of progressive accounting experience within public practice, industry, or a combination of both.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and working papers.
  • Working knowledge of IFRS and experience applying accounting principles to financial transactions and reporting.
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis.
  • Exposure to internal and external audit processes, internal controls, and audit documentation is considered an asset.
  • Experience with lease accounting, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, or consolidated financial reporting is considered an asset.
  • Experience within a structured, regulated, or compliance-driven environment is considered an asset.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting processes, reconciliations, and accounting controls.
  • Ability to analyze financial transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues effectively.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems; experience with NetSuite is considered an asset.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet financial reporting deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear accounting documentation and collaborate across teams.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative Finance environment.
  • Strong commitment to continuous learning and improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Requirements:
  • Clear criminal record check and satisfactory references.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Flair, we prioritize our teams by cultivating a supportive, collaborative work environment filled with opportunities for growth. Investing in our people is at the heart of what we do because your success fuels our collective achievements. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where leaders thrive, innovation flourishes, and every team member feels valued and empowered.

Benefits

From the moment you join us, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being—because when you’re at your best, so are we. This benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Salary– A salary that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program.
• Retirement Savings – A pension plan with employer-matched contributions.
• Unlimited Travel Perks – Enjoy free and discounted flights for you and your travel companions.

At Flair, we’re committed to building an inclusive, equal, and accessible workplace that welcomes diverse talent. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodation during the selection process, just let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Flair; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Website: flyflair.com