Production Accountant

Harvest Operations Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Operations Corp., based in Calgary, is seeking a Production Accountant on a full-time contract to support non-operated oil & gas assets.

The role focuses on validating production, royalty income, and royalty accounting, reconciling operator data, and ensuring compliance with Alberta regulations. You will collaborate with Finance, JV, and Planning teams to deliver accurate monthly results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CAPPA certificate or equivalent in production accounting.
• 3–7 years of production accounting experience in oil & gas, with non-operated assets.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and reconcile monthly production volumes and allocation reports.
• Process royalty income reviews and bookings.
• Analyze variances between operator data and internal expectations and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain accurate production records for non-operated wells and facilities.
• Prepare monthly revenue entries and support royalty tax filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CAPPA Certificate

Tools

Metrix

Qbyte FM

CS Land

Petrinex

EnergyLink

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Worker Type: Contractor

About this Opportunity

Harvest Operations Corp. is a diverse energy company, based out of Calgary, offering exposure to conventional upstream oil and natural gas production and SAGD operations. We are focused on identifying opportunities to create and deliver value with an active development program and a technical approach taken to maximize our assets. Harvest is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our people, the public and the environment through every decision and action taken each day.

Harvest Operations is currently recruiting a Production Accountant, reporting to the Team Lead, Production Accounting. The Production Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant production, revenue, royalty income, and royalty accounting for a portfolio of non-operated oil & gas assets. This role focuses on validating third party operator data, reconciling production volumes, calculating royalty obligations, and supporting financial reporting related to non-operated properties. This is a full-time contract position based out of the Calgary Corporate Office.

What we can offer

At Harvest, we recognize the value of strong leadership and technical expertise. We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive compensation, meaningful work, and opportunities for growth.

• Strong compensation
• Strong safety culture and team-oriented environment

What you will do

Non-Operated Production Accounting Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and reconcile monthly production volumes, sales statements, and allocation reports received from operators.
• Royalty Income review, validation and booking.
• Analyze variances between operator reported volumes and internal expectations; investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolution with operators.
• Maintain accurate production records for all non operated wells, facilities, and units, ensuring alignment with contractual interests and ownership changes.
• Monitor shut ins, curtailments, downtime, and operational changes communicated by operators and assess impacts on production and revenue.
• Dispute resolution and cleanup.

Royalty & Revenue Accounting

• Calculate and record crown, freehold, GORR, and contractual royalties based on validated production and pricing data.
• Ensure royalty calculations comply with provincial regulations (AER, Alberta Crown framework, etc.) and lease terms.
• Reconcile royalty statements from operators and third party royalty payors; identify errors and pursue corrections.
• Prepare and post monthly revenue entries, including sales, royalties, transportation, and marketing deductions.
• Support the preparation of royalty tax filings and submissions as required.
• Prepare monthly production and revenue summaries for Finance, Joint Venture Accounting, and Corporate Reporting teams.
• Support accruals for production, royalties, and transportation based on operator data and historical trends.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing production, revenue, and royalty documentation.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Data Management & Systems

• Maintain accurate master data, ownership decks, and royalty configurations in production accounting systems.
• Work with IT and Finance teams to improve data automation, reporting accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
• Utilize production accounting software (e.g., Metrix, EnergyLink, Pandell) to process and validate operator data.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with operators to resolve data issues, clarify reporting discrepancies, and obtain missing information.
• Partners with Land, JV, and Finance teams to ensure ownership, royalty terms, and contractual obligations are accurately reflected.
• Provide production and royalty insights to Planning, Reserves, and Commercial teams as needed.

What are we looking for

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CAPPA (Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting) Certificate.
• 3–7 years of production accounting experience in the oil & gas industry, with strong exposure to non operated assets.
• Solid understanding of Canadian royalty frameworks (Alberta Crown, Crown, freehold, GORR, ORR).
• Proficiency with financial and production accounting systems such as Metrix, Qbyte FM, CS Land, Petrinex, PVR, EnergyLink, Energy Components or equivalent.

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operator data and identify inconsistencies.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with operators and internal stakeholders.
• High diligence and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Additional Information:

We recognize the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of education and experience, even if you do not meet every listed requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harvest is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive workplace where all individuals have merit-based opportunities to grow and succeed. We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our teams, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation.

All qualified applicants will be considered based on skills, experience, and abilities. Position requirements may be adjusted to meet business needs. Title and compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about careers at Harvest, please visit harvestoperations.com/careers.