Accounting Assistant / Export

Akhurst Machinery Ltd.; Delta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to develop accounting and export skills

Job summary

Akhurst Machinery Ltd. in Delta, BC, is seeking an organized Export & Accounting Assistant to join its Finance team. The role involves preparing accounting documents, processing invoices, and conducting reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in accounting, strong Excel skills, and a proactive attitude. They will work in a supportive environment and have the opportunity to develop accounting and international trade skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Some post-secondary education in accounting (an asset).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare import/export documents and process accounts receivable.
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Post journal entries and prepare accounting reports.

Skills

Accounting or bookkeeping experience

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organization and attention to detail

Familiarity with ERP systems

Familiarity with CUSMA

Task/project management tools

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Trello

Job description

Akhurst Machinery | Delta, BC | Permanent, Full-Time

Akhurst is looking for an organized, detail-driven Export & Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team in Delta, BC. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, we want to hear from you.

About Akhurst

Our mission is to be the industry icon that others measure themselves by and try to emulate. Our core values - Customer First, Walk the Talk, and Go the Extra Mile - guide everything we do. We foster a collaborative, respectful workplace built on trust, open communication, and initiative.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, you'll support our monthly accounting cycle and export documentation process, including:

• Preparing import/export documents (commercial invoices, bills of lading/waybills, CUSMA certifications of origin, and other certificates)
• Processing accounts receivable (sales invoicing) and accounts payable (freight invoice posting)
• Completing monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Posting journal entries and preparing accounting reports
• Supporting day-to-day and month-end accounting activities
• Providing occasional reception relief and courier quotes for the sales team
• Tracking and updating assigned tasks using Trello

What You Bring

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Some post-secondary education in accounting (an asset)
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Familiarity with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision (an asset)
• Familiarity with CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) rules of origin and certification requirements (an asset)
• Experience with task/project management tools such as Trello (an asset)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with strong follow-up skills
• The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and stay calm under deadline pressure

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time position with a stable, growing company
• A collaborative team environment where your contributions matter
• Opportunity to develop accounting and international trade/export skills

Schedule: Standard business hours- 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Akhurst is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.