The Opportunity:
Make your mark while you grow your career! As an Accountant on the PA Financial Services team, you will be responsible for functions such as TAP/WRAP processes, PA cash and revenue management, and AR/Trucking reporting and analysis while interacting with various groups within the Finance Department. In your role, there will be opportunities to further develop your accounting skills as it relates to the PA financial accounting and reporting cycle, including participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
•Job location: Calgary, Alberta
•Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
•Safety sensitive position: No
•Application deadline: April 22, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
•Manage and record monthly incoming PA cash receipts and revenue from Marketing and Treasury to ensure timely and accurate allocation/clearing to properties
•Facilitate monthly PA Trucking Automation Process (TAP), ensure timely and accurate running of TAP, and preparation and analysis of monthly reports for PA teams and management
•Monitor TAP cost allocation efficiencies and accuracies and anticipate and independently resolve any issues
•Facilitate monthly WRAP process, ensure timely and accurate uploading and clearing of netback prices and revenue from Marketing Accounting to PAS, and monitor efficiencies, anticipate and independently resolve any issues
•Proactively perform responsibilities relating to PA AR account resolution, with timely follow up and clearing of outstanding balances, as well as monthly AR report preparation and analysis
•Build and maintain effective working relationships with various Finance groups including Property Accounting, PA Services, JV Accounting, Treasury, Marketing Accounting, and IS developers
•Contribute and support the PA Financial Services team with other accounting tasks as needed and add value by participating and making recommendations in continuous improvement initiatives
What You Bring to the Role:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA designation preferred
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, with experience in Canadian Natural financial applications (e.g., E1, D2, FDAP) and 1-2 years of property accounting experience considered assets
•Strong understanding of accounting cycles and deadlines
•Demonstrates a strong work ethic with a high level of motivation to complete tasks accurately and on time
•Accountable and reliable in fulfilling commitments to peers, co-workers, and supervisors
•Excellent communication skills with active listening and the ability to ask clarifying questions
•Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively both as a team player and independently
•Proactive and independent problem solver, takes ownership of tasks and issues
•Adaptable to change, with a capacity to apply and transfer skills to new situations and processes
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
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!