Accountant, PA Financial Services

Canadian Natural•Calgary, AB

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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! 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
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 made to peers, co-workers, and supervisors
Excellent communication skills, including active listening and the ability to ask clarifying questions
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Proactive and independent problem solver who takes ownership of tasks and issues
Adaptable to change, with the ability to apply and transfer skills to new situations and processes
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

experience in Canadian Natural financial applications (e.g., E1, D2, FDAP)
1-2 years of Property Accounting experience

Responsibilities

Manage and record monthly incoming PA cash receipts and revenue from Marketing and Treasury to ensure timely and accurate allocation and clearing to properties
Facilitate the monthly PA Trucking Automation Process (TAP), ensuring the timely and accurate execution of TAP, as well as the preparation and analysis of monthly reports for PA teams and management
Monitor TAP cost allocation efficiencies and accuracy, as well as anticipate and independently resolve any issues
Facilitate the monthly WRAP process, ensuring the timely and accurate upload and clearing of netback prices and revenue from Marketing Accounting to PAS, while monitoring efficiencies, anticipating issues, and independently resolving them
Proactively perform responsibilities relating to PA AR account resolution, including 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 to and support the PA Financial Services team with other accounting tasks as needed, and add value by participating in and making recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives