Operations Accountant

The Opportunity:

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 a member of the Acquisition and Disposition (A&D) Accounting group, the Operations Accountant is primarily responsible for preparing, analyzing and recording Interim and Final Statements of Adjustments (ISOA’s/FSOA’s) for North America E&P A&D activity.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: May 25, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to facilitate the monthly close and quarterly reporting for A&D
• Analyze and prepare ISOA’s and FSOA’s for all A&D activity
• Liaise with various internal and external accounting and operations departments to ensure effective and accurate ISOA/FSOA preparation
• Analyze and prepare schedules/accounting entries for gains/losses and fair value adjustments 
• Identify and recommend process improvements 
• Special projects as assigned

What You Bring to the Role:

• 7+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibilities; related University degree
• Accounting designation preferred
• Expertise in:
  • Financial and operations accounting
  • Experience with complex accounting transactions 
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to meet key deliverable deadlines within a short time frame
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to change quickly, including change driven by technology
• Familiarity with and understanding of:
  • Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
  • EnterpriseOne
  • Reporting tools such as FDAP

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!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.