Freight Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

At Packd, we believe work should be smarter—not harder.

Time, space, and efficiency are essential in the trades. That's why we create lightweight, high-performance upfitting solutions that help businesses get more from every vehicle, every job, and every day.

What does “working smarter” mean to you? Better organization, streamlined processes, or more time focused on what matters? However you define it, Packd is built to help make it happen—for both our customers and our team.

As a Financial Accountant & Operations Coordinator, you'll help keep our business running smoothly by supporting financial processes, coordinating daily operations, and maintaining organization across the company. Your work will play an important role in driving efficiency, supporting internal teams, and helping deliver a seamless experience for our customers.

Packd is a growing company built on practical thinking, strong teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy contributing to a fast-paced team, you'll fit right in.

Why Join Packd?
• Stable Monday–Friday in-office schedule.
• Growing, entrepreneurial manufacturing company.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial operations.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities.

Compensation & Growth
Competitive compensation is based on experience, with opportunities for increased responsibility, professional development, and career advancement as the business continues to grow.

The Role
The Financial Accountant & Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing the company's day-to-day accounting functions while supporting financial reporting, compliance, cash flow management, and continuous process improvement. The role also provides operational support where it directly impacts financial accuracy, including customer billing, purchasing, inventory, shipping, and business systems.

Working closely with the General Manager, external advisors, and the sister company's Finance Manager, this position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial information and improving business processes.

This is a hands-on role within a growing entrepreneurial business. While financial reporting is a core responsibility, the successful candidate will also provide operational and administrative support to help keep the business running efficiently.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting
• Manage full-cycle accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and complete month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and management reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, customer, vendor, and product records.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations.

Compliance & Reporting
• Prepare Canadian tax remittances and support U.S. sales tax compliance.
• Assist with year-end working papers, audits, and corporate tax requirements.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

Operations & Business Support
• Coordinate customer invoicing and support order-to-cash processes including direct contact with customers.
• Management and follow up of A/R and A/P
• Tasks for the setup of new customer accounts – credit checks and related communication with new customers
• Entry of customer orders in the system
• Review purchasing, inventory, freight, customs, tariff, and brokerage transactions for financial accuracy.
• Maintain pricing, product, customer, and vendor information within business systems.
• Prepare reports and analysis to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Provide administrative support to the General Manager as required.
• Prepare freight bookings and outbound shipments.
• Prepare customs documentation on U.S. shipments.

Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and automation.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation.
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting, ERP, CRM, and business management systems.
• Qualifications & Skills Accounting diploma or degree, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise or similar accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
• Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Canadian tax requirements and U.S. sales tax is an asset.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or automotive industries is an asset.

Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and technology adoption.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset.

Success in This Role
Success will be measured by accurate and timely financial reporting, an efficient month-end closing process, strong financial controls, reliable cash flow management, and continuous improvements to accounting systems and business processes. The successful candidate will become a trusted financial resource to management while supporting the company's continued growth.