Accounting Assistant / Costing in Delta, British Columbia at Akhurst Machinery Limited

📍 Delta, BC | 🕒 Full-Time, Permanent

Join Akhurst Machinery Limited—a recognized leader in machinery solutions for the wood processing industry. We are driven by a clear mission: to be the industry icon that others measure themselves by.

Our culture is built on three core values: Customer First, Walk the Talk, and Go the Extra Mile. These values guide everything we do and foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing workplace.

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Cost Accounting Specialist plays a key role in analyzing and maintaining costing data that drives pricing decisions and profitability analysis across machines, parts, and services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow within a dynamic finance team.

• Accurately post transactions including Purchase Orders, Transfer Orders, and Sales Orders
• Ensure timely and accurate conversion of sales orders into invoices
• Process vendor invoices, analyze cost variances, and escalate discrepancies
• Match customs entries to vendor invoices and liaise with customs brokers as needed
• Allocate and code freight, cartage, duty, and brokerage costs
• Manage sales returns, purchase credits, and intercompany transactions
• Track and report freight costs for consolidated shipments
• Post journal entries and perform cost adjustments
• Support month-end processes, reporting, and inventory reconciliation
• Assist with switchboard coverage as required

• Minimum 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Post-secondary education in Accounting (preferred)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics / Navision) is an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Proactive, reliable, and solutions-oriented mindset

• Standard business hours with occasional additional hours as needed
• Fast-paced, collaborative office setting
• Requires extended computer use and strong focus on accuracy

• Be part of a respected and growing organization
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful financial decisions
• Supportive leadership and strong company values

If you’re looking to grow your accounting career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.