Export & Accounting Assistant
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
Location: Delta, BC (on-site)
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.