Long View’s new Hartland, VT headquarters
Job Posting – April 5, 2021
Office Manager
Office Manager
About Long View Forest
Founded in 1999, Long View Forest is an employee-owned company headquartered in Hartland, VT. Our mission is to practice and support exceptional forestry in the greater Connecticut River Valley of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and beyond. Our 40-person staff manages 35,000 acres of private forestland and provides a range of services to landowners including timber harvesting, tree planting, trail building, and invasive plant control. We also manage several affiliated business, including buildings, forestland investments, a solar project, and a specialized forestry equipment distributorship. We are a growing business and seeking dedicated employees who can thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Learn more about Long View at www.longviewforest.com.
About the Job
Long View has an immediate opening for a new full-time staff person working in our Hartland, VT office as Office Manager. The successful candidate will work closely on a variety of tasks with our Business Manager, Administrative Assistant, and Division Managers.
Responsibilities will include administering payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other bookkeeping functions. The person will have the opportunity to grow professionally and take new responsibilities as the business continues to grow.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Qualified applicants must . . .
Qualified applicants will ideally . . .
Application & Hiring Process
All interested applicants (including those who may feel over or under qualified) are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to Laurie Comstock, Business Manager, lcomstock@longviewforest.com or mail to Long View Forest, 31 Ferry Road, Hartland, VT 05048.
Our goal is to fill this position by early May but an earlier or later start date is also possible.
Employment in this position is contingent upon, consent to, and successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Long View provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Founded in 1999, Long View Forest is an employee-owned company headquartered in Hartland, VT. Our mission is to practice and support exceptional forestry in the greater Connecticut River Valley of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and beyond. Our 40-person staff manages 35,000 acres of private forestland and provides a range of services to landowners including timber harvesting, tree planting, trail building, and invasive plant control. We also manage several affiliated business, including buildings, forestland investments, a solar project, and a specialized forestry equipment distributorship. We are a growing business and seeking dedicated employees who can thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Learn more about Long View at www.longviewforest.com.
About the Job
Long View has an immediate opening for a new full-time staff person working in our Hartland, VT office as Office Manager. The successful candidate will work closely on a variety of tasks with our Business Manager, Administrative Assistant, and Division Managers.
Responsibilities will include administering payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other bookkeeping functions. The person will have the opportunity to grow professionally and take new responsibilities as the business continues to grow.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- In-Person Office Support: Provide support to staff in our Hartland, VT office working onsite 5 days per week 6-8 hours per day.
- Administer Payroll: Manage and process payroll every other Wednesday using Microsoft Access database and QuickBooks software.
- Manage Accounts Receivable & Payable: Work with Long View’s Division Managers and other sales staff to originate invoices and process payments.
- Reconcile and Manage Accounts: Review and reconcile bank, credit card, and other account statements.
- Assist Business Manager: Pitch in wherever needed to learn and help improve all aspects of Long View’s office systems including IT (computers, phones, copiers, software), purchasing, legal and tax filings, and human resource and benefit programs.
Qualified applicants must . . .
- show attention to detail and be highly organized.
- be proficient with computers.
- work well independently and as part of a team.
- have good verbal and written communication skills.
- be good at taking initiative, problem solving, and follow through.
Qualified applicants will ideally . . .
- have experience with QuickBooks (or other accounting software).
- be highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- have some background in bookkeeping, business, or accounting.
- have experience in a multiple company environment.
Application & Hiring Process
All interested applicants (including those who may feel over or under qualified) are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to Laurie Comstock, Business Manager, lcomstock@longviewforest.com or mail to Long View Forest, 31 Ferry Road, Hartland, VT 05048.
Our goal is to fill this position by early May but an earlier or later start date is also possible.
Employment in this position is contingent upon, consent to, and successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Long View provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
