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20 Apr 2025

Full-Time PA Financial Services Accountant, Accountant in Training

Canadian Natural –  Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

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!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as 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.

Industry Leader: 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.

Community Investment: 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.

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

Our People, Our Stories: 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.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Job Categories: Accounting Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Depends on Experience.

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