Bookkeeper

at Northwest Management in Moscow, Idaho, United States

Job Description

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 

Required Qualifications 

• 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 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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