Job Description

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant - Offshore will complete all accounting and reporting requirements for the applicable Canadian Offshore properties.  They will prepare royalty submissions and analysis as well as participating in various accounting groups in relation to the Offshore properties.

Responsibilities                                                                                                

Complete financial accounting and reporting for the related properties, including monthly accounting entries and reporting
Complete and evaluate royalty submission and maintain an ongoing understanding of royalty calculations to determine the accounting implications
Complete monthly financial variance analysis including but not limited to balance sheet and income statement, monthly reconciliations for all required accounts
Coordinate with other internal groups to review and interpret property activities to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
Develop, document and implement appropriate processes and controls.
Liaison with other owners and government to address property related issues
Review, analyze and interpret various agreements (royalty, marketing, etc.) to determine accounting implications
Review and monitor Operator’s financial reports to determine implications on monthly accounting forecasts
Provide support with monthly estimates, forecasts and budgets
Ensure all accounting is in accordance with SOX compliance
Work with Finance group to ensure the timely and accurate settlement of transactions
Special projects as assigned by Manager

Licenses/ Certifications

CPA designation, preferred

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance
Minimum 7 years’ experience in operational oil and gas accounting knowledge
Excellent understanding and experience with contract/regulatory review and interpretation
Background in month end and quarterly reporting, as well as monthly invoicing and analysis and account reconciliations
Experience with Excel and SAP

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance
Offshore Oil and Gas Accounting experience
Experience in process improvement / Excel modeling

PURPOSE 

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

Respect people, safety, environment and the law
Follow through on commitments
Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

Offer solution
Step up and lead
Don’t settle for “good enough”
Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

Show resilience
Lean into challenges
Support each other
Consider the implications