Senior Accountant

Aplin is recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant – Commodity Marketing to join a leading Canadian energy organization for a 9-month contract in Calgary starting December 1st. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for complex financial reporting, mark-to-market valuations, variance analysis, and interpreting commodity marketing contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS.

This opportunity is well suited to a technically strong accounting professional with experience in the energy or midstream sector who enjoys analyzing complex transactions, collaborating with commercial teams, and working in a fast-paced reporting environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, accounting memos, and supporting schedules.
• Perform mark-to-market (MTM) valuations and variance analysis related to commodity marketing activities.
• Interpret commercial contracts and determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies.
• Document accounting assumptions and support financial statement disclosures.
• Collaborate with marketing, commercial, and finance stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting for commodity transactions.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory requests, and related documentation.
• Participate in process improvements, system implementations, and special projects.
• Build strong working relationships across accounting teams and other business units.

What You Bring

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including recent marketing accounting or financial reporting experience within the energy or midstream sector.
• CPA designation preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS and its application to complex commercial contracts.
• Experience with commodity marketing accounting, mark-to-market valuations, and financial reporting is highly desirable.
• Experience with RightAngle, SAP, or BPC is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience collaborating across finance and commercial teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and interest in improving accounting processes.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.