Production Accountant

Sinopec Canada Energy Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinopec Canada, based in Calgary, is seeking a Production Accountant to manage accounting for operated and non-operated properties. You will apply extensive industry knowledge to gather, process, and report information to the Manager, Production Accounting.

You will liaise with field staff, Measurement and Engineering to confirm oil and gas splits, record revenues and royalties, and ensure AER and JV reporting accuracy. The role values detail, teamwork, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in production accounting for oil and gas.
• Proficiency with PAS, Petrinex, ProdView, Qbyte FM, and LandView.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and deadline focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all regulatory reports and meet reporting deadlines.
• Liaise with field staff, Measurement, and Engineering regarding issues that may affect production.
• Determine crude oil and natural gas splits as required.
• Record monthly revenues and royalty obligations and code third-party fees for the JV Department.
• Ensure freehold and gross overriding royalties are calculated correctly.
• Resolve AER reporting compliance issues while working with the Measurement Department on the EPAP, CAR, and PAD government reports.
• Maintain familiarity with property schematics to ensure proper setup of properties in the production accounting system.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and clear outstanding balances.
• Respond to queries from the Finance Department, external auditors, and senior management.
• Support company objectives, values, standards of ethics and integrity.

Skills

Gas allocations

Oil splits

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Education

CAPPA certification (asset)

Accounting-focused post-secondary education

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

PAS

Petrinex

ProdView

Qbyte FM

LandView

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Sinopec Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of a major international upstream oil and gas company, Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC), headquartered in Beijing, China. Sinopec Canada has been an active participant in the Canadian energy industry since 2005. Joining Sinopec Canada means becoming an important part of our team dedicated to making successful contributions to a sustainable future.

The Production Accountant will be based at Sinopec Canada’s head office in Calgary, Alberta.

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Manager, Production Accounting, the Production Accountant is responsible for completing all production accounting requirements for assigned operated and non-operated properties. You have extensive knowledge of current industry and government practices and possess the technical skills required to gather, process, and report information.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare all regulatory reports and meet reporting deadlines.
• Liaise with field staff, Measurement, and the Engineering Department regarding issues that may affect production.
• Determine crude oil and natural gas splits as required.
• Record monthly revenues and royalty obligations and code third-party fees for the JV Department.
• Ensure freehold and gross overriding royalties are calculated correctly.
• Resolve AER reporting compliance issues while working with the Measurement Department on the EPAP, CAR, and PAD government reports.
• Maintain familiarity with property schematics to ensure the proper setup of properties in the production accounting system.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and clear outstanding balances.
• Respond to queries from the Finance Department, external auditors, and senior management.
• Support company objectives, values, standards of ethics and integrity.

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Proficient knowledge of gas allocations and oil splits.
• Working-level experience with PAS, Petrinex, ProdView, Qbyte FM, LandView, and Microsoft Office—predominantly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize assignments and manage

Qualifications

• CAPPA certification is an asset.
• A post-secondary education in business with an emphasis on accounting is desirable.
• 6-10 years of industry accounting experience is desirable.
• Working towards a CPA designation would be an asset.

Come work with us!

If you are looking for meaningful new challenges and have a solutions-oriented attitude, we want to hear from you. Join Sinopec Canada for a workplace filled with diversity, rewarding work, and opportunities to develop new skills and grow your career.

At Sinopec Canada, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment or interview process (including accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.