Company Description
West 5 Resources Inc. is a growing Canadian energy company focused on delivering reliable, efficient, and value-driven solutions across the energy and resources sector. We are committed to operational excellence, financial discipline, and building long-term relationships with our partners and stakeholders. Our culture is founded on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development, providing our team with opportunities to grow while contributing to the company's success.
Position Overview
West 5 Resources Inc. is seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This is an on-site position based in Calgary, Alberta.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of recent, hands-on experience using Pandell financial software within the Canadian oil and gas industry. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a fast-paced upstream oil and gas environment.
Reporting to management, the Intermediate Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end reporting, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and Canadian accounting standards. The role requires close collaboration with Operations, Production Accounting, Land, Joint Venture partners, and external advisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Complete month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury management.
- Review, post, and reconcile Treasury, Accounts Payable, Joint Venture, and Production Accounting transactions.
- Upload JIB files to EnergyLink and release billings to joint venture partners.
- Review and approve non-operated joint venture billings.
- Prepare and file monthly GST returns.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Support external audits and year-end financial reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of corporate tax working papers and coordinate with external accounting firms and tax advisors.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Collaborate closely with Management, Operations, Land, Production Accounting, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain financial systems, ensure data integrity across platforms, and support the development and maintenance of internal controls, policies, procedures, and document management practices.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of recent, hands-on experience using Pandell financial software in the Canadian oil and gas industry (required).
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or progress toward designation is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and full-cycle accounting.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, joint venture accounting, and financial reporting.
- Strong working knowledge of EnergyLink and JIB billing processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter in confidence to:
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Pay: $60.00-$80.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
