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 Accounts Payable Specialist. Reporting to the Manager – Accounts Payable, this role is primarily focused on supporting and enhancing Accounts Payable operations, driving efficiency, accuracy, and productivity across the end-to-end invoice-to-pay process. Through regular analysis, the Specialist identifies issues impacting timeliness, quality, and risk, and implements actions to support continuous improvement while maintaining the integrity of financial data and balance sheet accounts. The role collaborates closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to optimize AP processes, support system enhancements, and deliver on key initiatives. As part of Payment Services, the Specialist contributes to the adoption of new technologies, tools, and best practices that strengthen Accounts Payable performance. While primarily dedicated to AP, this position also provides support across Payment Services functions as required to promote operational excellence and consistency.
Responsibilities:
- Subject Matter Expert(SME) of full-cycle Accounts Payable process, ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor records in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Operations, Finance) to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve end-to-end purchase-to-pay efficiency
- Perform detailed review and reconciliation of vendor accounts and AP-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely issue resolution
- Leverage data and reporting tools to monitor AP performance, identify trends, and support continuous process improvements and automation initiatives
- Support month-end and year-end close by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis for AP-related accounts
- Drive vendor experience excellence by maintaining strong relationships, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely, accurate payments
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance controls through system enhancements and automation
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements; proactively identify and mitigate risks
- Reporting and dashboard creation, including AP aging, payment trends, and KPI tracking, to support data-driven decision-making
- Lead the system upgrades, testing (UAT), and process improvement initiatives, gaining exposure to new tools, technologies, and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related; a CPA Designation would be an asset
- Minimum 7 years of experience in full cycle Accounts Payable and/or Vendor Master Data
- Project Management; Level 1 PMP Certified would be an asset
- Working knowledge of large ERP systems; JDE, SAP or similar
- Experience in automating processes and introducing best practices
- Proven ability in identifying and implementing process change
- Advanced proficiency with data management, analytics and reporting (Excel/Power BI)
- Solid business acumen, judgement, critical thinking in complex problem solving
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
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.
For more information about everything WestJet, please westjet.com/aboutus.
If you wish to withdraw your application or request that your personal information be deleted, please contact us at
[email protected].
