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Bookkeeper
Location: Moscow, Idaho – Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly
About Us
Forsite is a leading provider of geospatial ingenuity, serving a wide range of industries including forestry, oil and gas, utilities, insurance, and more. We are a company committed to innovation and continued growth, supporting clients across North America and internationally in multiple sectors.
We take pride in our collaborative team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. As a dynamic, people-focused organization, we thrive by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and applying our expertise to develop sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social goals.
We foster and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you are looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and enjoying the work we do while making a meaningful impact, you will fit right in.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support and manage day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong bookkeeping experience, solid Excel skills, and an understanding of (or interest in) the timber and natural resource industry.
What You’ll Do
Location: Moscow, Idaho – Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly
About Us
Forsite is a leading provider of geospatial ingenuity, serving a wide range of industries including forestry, oil and gas, utilities, insurance, and more. We are a company committed to innovation and continued growth, supporting clients across North America and internationally in multiple sectors.
We take pride in our collaborative team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. As a dynamic, people-focused organization, we thrive by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and applying our expertise to develop sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social goals.
We foster and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you are looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and enjoying the work we do while making a meaningful impact, you will fit right in.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support and manage day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong bookkeeping experience, solid Excel skills, and an understanding of (or interest in) the timber and natural resource industry.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Track and categorize costs by project, business unit, and department
- Process bi-monthly timber sale reporting, deposits, and payments
- Assist in preparing internal financial reports, including P&L statements, cash flow reporting and project summaries
- Process multi-state payroll and support related compliance and reporting requirements
- Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready financial records
- Assist with month-end close and financial reporting activities
- Support the Accounting Manager with tax preparation and year-end reporting
- Associate’s degree (A.S.) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field and/or 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data organization)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines
- Experience in timber, forestry, or natural resources industries
- Understanding of job costing or project-based accounting
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of advanced experience and professional certifications
- Someone who understands (or is eager to learn) how timber operations and consulting projects flow financially
- A practical, common-sense problem solver
- Organized, dependable, and someone others can rely on
- A team player who is comfortable working independently, with a small team, or across departments as needed
- Someone who values accuracy and takes pride in producing high-quality work
- Salary range: $22–$27/hour ($45,000–$55,000 annually), depending on experience
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life and disability insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth within a specialized industry
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000