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Job Title


Accounting Supervisor


Company : Nortrans Freight Management


Location : Kelowna, Regional District of Central O


Created : 2026-01-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Nortrans is excited to welcome an Accounting Supervisor to our team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role is a key part of keeping our business financially organized, grounded, and moving in the right direction. Youll oversee core accounting functions and provide clear, accurate financial insight to leadership. Youll also manage a small, experienced admin team (A/P and Payroll) and work closely with our fractional CFO at Northsight Accounting, while confidently owning your day-to-day scope. This role is well suited to a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys working independently, values accuracy, and knows how to turn numbers into insight. The position is based in (or relocates to) the Okanagan Valley and works from our Kelowna office. A Day In The Life of The Accounting Supervisor Manage core accounting functions including A/P, G/L, expenses, cost accounting, revenue recognition, weekly cash flow, and monthend preparation Develop a strong working understanding of billing, A/R, and payroll, which are handled by other team members Prepare monthly financial statements and internal management reports, and review them with leadership and our fractional CFO Ensure strong quality control over financial transactions and reporting accuracy truly matters here Handle compliance and reporting requirements across local, provincial, and federal bodies Improve and document accounting processes, controls, and policies Prepare reconciliations, accruals, and supporting transaction reports Help answer the question So What? by flagging trends, risks, or opportunities and clearly explaining what the numbers mean for the business What You'll Bring To The Table An accounting degree or diploma with 10+ years of fullcycle experience, ideally in transportation or another assetheavy industry (construction, mining, oil & gas, etc.) Strong QuickBooks experience The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and confidently own the finance function for a midsized business Advanced Excel skills, and curiosity around using AI or automation tools to improve efficiency High attention to detail, strong judgment, and pride in accurate work Clear, practical communication skills, especially when explaining financial results to nonaccountants A calm, mature approach to problemsolving and decisionmaking What's In It For You? A competitive annual salary with a compensation review after year1 A robust employerfunded benefits program A genuine, respectful, and casual work environment that has been developed over 34 years The freedom to have a voice, make improvements, and influence decisions Who We Are Nortrans was founded in 1992 with a single delivery van and a simple mission: to work hard and provide an honest, reliable transportation service for businesses across the Okanagan Valley. We operate in this same spirit today, staying true to our roots and the customers and community that grow alongside us. Through a commitment to integrity and building longterm partnerships, Nortrans has built a genuine culture and a loyal customer base spanning forestry, building supplies, and heavyindustrial. With terminals in Kelowna and Chilliwack BC, our footprint covers all of Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Today we operate the largest fleet of curtain side and rolltite trailers in Western Canada, as well as a flat deck division. Were proud of our story and excited about whats next. With a continued focus on driver wellbeing, sustainability, and smart growth, were building the future of Nortrans on the same values that got us here. #J-18808-Ljbffr