Senior Corporate Accountant: Executive Comp & Payroll

WestJet; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Calgary is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting team. This role involves overseeing executive compensation accounting, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a professional accounting designation and 5-7 years of relevant experience. This position requires in-person collaboration and offers a collaborative work culture along with travel benefits for employees and their families.

Benefits

Travel privileges

Flexible savings and benefit programs

Friendly work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in an accounting role with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end processes including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and support Corporate Accountant’s month-end deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements in payroll systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Professional accounting designation

Job description

A leading airline company in Calgary is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting team. This role involves overseeing executive compensation accounting, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a professional accounting designation and 5-7 years of relevant experience. This position requires in-person collaboration and offers a collaborative work culture along with travel benefits for employees and their families.