Assistant Accountant

Company & Position Overview

PNR Management Services Ltd. is the strategic and financial engine behind the Canco Group, headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. It provides the financial, administrative, and management expertise that supports Canco’s continued nationwide expansion while upholding the values at the heart of the organization: trust, service, and community. PNR drives operational excellence, strengthens compliance, and promotes financial transparency across Canco’s growing network of petroleum retail locations and convenience stores. Through strong oversight, collaboration, and specialized expertise, PNR protects the integrity of the business and provides the foundation required for sustainable growth.

We are currently seeking Assistant Accountants to join our head office team in Kelowna. In this role, you will support daily accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, assisting with accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, and supporting payroll and financial reporting. Working closely with the accounting team, you will help ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of financial information, support compliance requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your accounting expertise, gain experience in a fast-paced organization, and grow your career while supporting one of Canada’s fastest growing, 100% Canadian owned fuel companies.

Employer Information

Company’s Legal Name: PNR Management Services Ltd.
Business Address: 200 - 125 Highway 33 E, Kelowna, BC V1X 2A1

Position Description

Position: Assistant Accountant
Type of employment: Full-Time; Permanent
No of positions: 2
Anticipated Start date: As soon as possible
Work Location: 200 - 125 Highway 33 E, Kelowna, BC V1X 2A1

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $38.00-$41.00 per hour (based on experience)
Paid sick leave and vacation pay
Extended medical benefits
Employee referral bonus (up to $1000)
Relocation assistance (up to $1500 for qualified candidates)
Flexible Working Hours
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Employee discounts on Canco products

Job Responsibilities

• Implement efficient head office accounting workflows and coordinate, assign, and review the work of an accounting team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, financial documentation, and payment processing.
• Establish work priorities, schedules, and procedures to ensure financial transactions, reconciliations, closing activities, and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Examine and verify invoices, purchase orders, receiving records, expense claims, payroll information, journal entries, and supporting documents using established approval and three-way matching procedures.
• Review general ledger coding, cost centre and location allocations, tax treatment, and transaction entries to ensure financial information is accurately recorded.
• Authorize routine payments, electronic fund transfers, credits, account adjustments, and other financial transactions within the approved level of authority.
• Monitor the quality and progress of accounting work and ensure compliance with accounting procedures, internal controls, approval limits, and company policies.
• Coordinate accounting activities with other accounting teams, management, payroll, operations, and business locations and obtain the financial information required for centralized reporting.
• Investigate and resolve accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, payment, general ledger, and reconciliation issues escalated by team members or business locations.
• Review bank, credit card, vendor, customer, intercompany, subledger, and general ledger reconciliations and ensure outstanding differences are properly addressed.
• Prepare progress reports, account summaries, aging reports, reconciliation reports, and other financial information for management review.
• Identify training and development needs and provide training, guidance, and technical support to team members regarding job duties, financial systems, internal controls, accounting procedures, and company policies.
• Coordinate system access and work with technical support to resolve accounting software, data entry, or transaction processing issues affecting head office accounting operations.
• Review and reconcile daily sales reports, POS transactions, merchant settlements, deposits, payment records, and transaction reports received from business locations.
• Support month end and year end closing activities, including reviewing journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, trial balances, account balances, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with account consolidation, variance analysis, financial statement preparation, audit working papers, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with other Assistant Accountants and management to improve accounting workflows, internal controls, recordkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting procedures.
• Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliation, journal entry, and financial recordkeeping duties when additional support is required.
• Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience, including coordinating or reviewing the work of accounting team members.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

• Practical experience with SAP ERP, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger entries, and financial reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting practices, provincial tax requirements, internal controls, and CRA compliance processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain the confidentiality of financial information.

How to Apply?

Email: hr@cancopetroleum.ca
In Person: 200 - 125 Highway 33 E, Kelowna, BC V1X 2A1

When submitting your application, please ensure your resume includes your current phone number for contact purposes. Thank you for your application and interest in this opportunity. Please note that only candidates who clearly meet the job requirements will be contacted and considered for the next stage of the hiring process.

Selection Process

We encourage applications from qualified candidates who meet the education and experience requirements outlined in this posting and have a genuine interest in the position. Applicants must submit a current resume that clearly demonstrates their relevant education, experience, and key responsibilities. Only candidates whose applications provide sufficient evidence of the required qualifications will be shortlisted. The selection process may include an initial telephone or virtual screening, followed by one or more interviews. Employment references and background checks may also be conducted where applicable. Only candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be considered for employment.

Why Join Us?

PNR is the strategic and financial engine behind the Canco Group. From our Kelowna head office, we provide the accounting, financial, administrative, and management expertise supporting Canco’s expanding network of petroleum retail locations and convenience stores across Canada.

Joining PNR means becoming part of a forward-thinking, 100% Canadian-owned organization where your work contributes directly to operational excellence and sustainable growth. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, strengthen your accounting expertise, and help maintain the financial integrity of one of Canada’s fastest-growing fuel companies.

Our culture is built on trust, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We encourage professional development, recognize employee contributions, and provide meaningful opportunities to grow with the organization. At PNR, your work will help strengthen the financial foundation supporting the future of Canadian retail energy and convenience.

Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity

PNR is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences feel valued and supported. We believe different perspectives strengthen our organization, encourage innovation, and contribute to better decisions. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business requirements.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.