Ecolink Forest Services Ltd. (Ecolink) is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage our day-to-day accounting and finance requirements. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, reliable and willing to learn new skills, if necessary.  This position will work on a permanent, full-time basis and will receive group and pension benefits upon successful completion of the probationary period.  Salary is commensurate with applicable training and experience.

The Bookkeeper will report to the Ecolink Manager.  On an as-needed basis, the Bookkeeper will provide information to the company accountant.  The Bookkeeper will be the main communication link for Ecolink, and as such, will liaise with seasonal employees, contractors, clients, shareholders and other parties as necessary.

This position is located in the community of Alkali Lake, which is 50 kilometres south of Williams Lake.  Ecolink is joint venture company, with equal ownership from Esk’etemc and Tolko Industries Ltd., and has been a well-established logging contractor since 1990.

Responsibilities:

·         Performing day to day financial recording, producing monthly and year-to-date financial statements;

·         Assisting in annual budget and forecasting processes;

·         Processing bi-weekly payroll, and recording monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable;

·         Maintain finance filing systems while preserving the confidentiality of all records;

·         Perform required financial reconciliations;

·         Lead the safety program to the standard set by the BC Forest Safety Council;

·         Set up and maintain training sessions and records of all employees;

·         Perform all required monthly reconciliations;

·         File and process all required government remittances; and,

·         Assist with annual financial review, as required.

Qualifications:

·         Previous bookkeeping experience;

·         Experience with Sage 50, Excel and Word;

·         Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and accuracy are important qualifications;

·         Good customer relations with the ability to communicate clearly;

·         Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines;

Submit resume with cover letter by Friday, September 28, 2018 @ 3 pm, attention: Bill Pinchbeck by e-mail at bill.pinchbeck@gmail.com or by fax to: (250) 440-5680.

No phone calls please.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.