Contract Accountant

PetroChina International (Canada) Trading Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas trading company in Calgary is seeking a Contract Accountant to oversee the commodity settlement function. The role involves managing financial information, reconciling pipeline activities, and preparing invoices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have at least 2 years of related experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Accounting or related experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and balance crude and natural gas pipeline/cargo activity to internal records.
• Prepare and send invoice statements to counterparties and confirm payables and receivables.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory and weighted average cost calculations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting or related Bachelor’s degree

Pursuing CPA designation

Job description

PetroChina International Canada Trading (“PCIC” or the “Company”) is part of the PetroChina family. Based in China. PetroChina is one of the world’s largest integrated global oil and gas companies. PCIC, based in Calgary, engages in crude oil and natural gas trading and marketing activities in Canada and elsewhere in North America, in coordination with its parent company PetroChina International (America) Inc., based in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview:

Based in Calgary, the Contract Accountant reports to the Operational Accounting Manager. The position will maintain the commodity settlement function of PetroChina International (Canada) Trading as well as work closely with the commercial, contracts, and risk team on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities:

The Contract Accountant is responsible for the production of timely, accurate and reliable financial information prepared in compliance with PetroChina’s global and local policies. This role will:

• Reconcile and balance crude and natural gas pipeline/cargo activity to internal records;
• Prepare and send invoice statements to counterparties and confirm payables and receivables for crude oil and products trading, tariff and storage charges;
• Review and approve secondary cost invoices;
• Identify discrepancies and work with all related parties for resolution;
• Maintain and reconcile inventory and weighted average cost calculations;
• Prepare and provide monthly settlement forecast to the treasury function;
• Prepare and record accruals and actual journal entries with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with month end revenue and financial reporting requirements;
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger account balances for accuracy;
• Maintain the Huiqian and contract approval process in Pioneer;
• Assist with weekly cash forecasts, and internal/external audit preparation.
• Other projects and ad hoc requests, as directed.

Requirements

• Accounting or related Bachelor’s degree, and/or in the progress or pursuing a CPA designation
• Minimum 2 years of Accounting or related experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Organized with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Deadline to apply is April 2, 2026.

Please apply to [e-mail]

No calls will be accepted.Only successful applicants will be contacted. No agencies, please.