Operations Accountant, Accountant in Training

The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Are you looking to build a career in the oil and gas industry? We have an opportunity for you! As an Operations Accountant, Accountant in Training, you will join our industry leading Joint Venture Accounting team, where you will have a chance to apply your analytical problem solving and well-developed communication skills while developing your knowledge of oil and gas operations. You will provide prompt, complete, relevant and accurate accounting information on Canadian Natural’s operated and non-operated properties. Your ability to resolve issues and work toward resolution with multiple stakeholders will contribute to your success in this role.

- Job location: Calgary, Alberta

- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts (Monday – Friday)

- Safety sensitive position: No

- Application deadline: January 19, 2026

Key Accountabilities

- Analyze and record non-operated joint interest billings (JIB), ensuring accuracy and completeness of revenue, royalties, capital, and operating costs within the terms of the governing agreements

- Investigate and resolve queries/disputes on operated JIBs to collect receivables in a timely manner

- Monitor payment terms and payment patterns (KPIs)

- Provide analysis and commentary for monthly management reports including communicating receivable collection action plans

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Joint Venture partners and other departments to achieve departmental and company goals and objectives

What You Bring To The Role

- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

- Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving and organizational skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Strong demonstrated Excel skills

What We Offer

- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses

- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy

- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

- Health & Wellness Spending Account

- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development

- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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Many of our students are successfully hired for permanent positions upon graduation. Our structured New Graduate Developmental Programs exemplifies our mandate to develop and advance our people. We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 & 2024 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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