Production Accountant
Calgary, Alberta
Company Description
Battle River Energy Ltd. (Battle River) is a junior oil company, with a head office located downtown Calgary. Founded in 2018, Battle River is a conventional heavy oil producer operating in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB).
The Role
Battle River is seeking a Production Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate brings a background in oil and gas, along with strong experience in production accounting and volumetric reporting.
Accountabilities
Production Accounting & Reporting
· Full cycle production, revenue, and royalty accounting for properties in Alberta and Saskatchewan
· Ensure accurate allocations of volumes across wells, batteries, plants, pipelines, and sales points.
· Process and reconcile third‑party statements, facility charges, and transportation/processing fees.
· Maintain well, battery, and facility master data and ensure accurate mapping in accounting systems.
Compliance & Regulatory
· Ensure all production reporting meets provincial and federal regulatory requirements.
· Investigate and resolve government reporting discrepancies, volumetric errors, and imbalances.
· Support audits and ensure alignment with internal controls requirements
Analysis & Collaboration
· Work with Operations to validate production trends, losses, and variances.
· Partner with Marketing and Accounting on sales volumes, shrinkage, and measurement issues.
· Collaborate with Joint Venture Accounting on partner volumes, allocations, and disputes.
· Provide monthly production commentary and variance explanations to management.
Systems & Data Management
· Utilize production accounting software
· Maintain accurate documentation, workflows, and data integrity.
Qualifications
- University level Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 5 years of production accounting experience.
- Knowledge of Metrix, Qbyte PA, Petrotranz, Petrinex ProdMan, EnergyLink).
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Position Details
Duration: Full Time
Hours: 40 hours/ week, 5days per week
Pay: $105,000 - $117,000 per year
Work Location: In-person required
Posting Deadline: September 14th 2026 midnight
Pay: $105,000.00-$118,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
