Who We Are – About Us

Day2Day Books passionately provides full service bookkeeping to small businesses, corporations and non-profit organizations. We are based out of Golden, BC. Our clients – however – are from all across the region. We are excited to create (full time) job opportunities for local bookkeepers as well. Our specialty is using the most current technologies. Our upbeat, energetic team creates continuity and custom processes that work for you!

Our Team

Marloes van Lent – Owner

Marloes van Lent

My name is Marloes van Lent. I am the owner, visionary, business coach, consultant and bookkeeper for Day2Day Books.
I have over ten years experience in finance.

Moving to Golden in September 2009 from the Netherlands, I soon realized that I didn’t want to leave this beautiful country. After getting my permanent residency in 2014, I started to make my dream come true – owning my own business Day2Day Books (circa 2015).

Before running my own company, I worked in the finance departments for two major players in the ski industry in Canada, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Canadian Mountain Holidays. This helped me build my understanding and insight into Canadian and local business. Prior to moving to Canada, I worked at Ballast Nedam, one of the biggest construction companies in the Netherlands working on multi-million European projects.

While I was studying for my bachelor degree accounting, I worked for BDO CampsObers in the Netherlands, one of the top five accounting firms in the world. Currently, I am focusing on business coaching, developing and evolving my clients’ businesses, and growing my team of professionals. I am also a Quickbooks Online Pro-advisor and have helped multiple clients to set up their online accountant software, making life easier for everyone involved.

One of my core strengths is the ability to help companies to improve their processes and become more efficient. Besides moving companies into cloud technology, I implement invoice and automatic payment systems for big and small businesses.

As an entrepreneur at heart, I like to balance number and my life. Bike rides, visits to the (climbing) gym, yoga and skiing are on my daily ‘To do’ list.

Toni Steele – Office Administrator

Toni Steele

My name is Toni Steele and I grew up in Golden until the age of 10.

I moved back once I completed my Personal Training certification in 2009. I used to work at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in the Maintenance department as their Administrator, this was how I met Marloes ten years ago.

I love to learn new ways to do things more efficiently. Working here at Day2Daybooks has been great because I am learning so many new things to be able to be a better Administrator.

My interests outside of work keep me busy as well. I recently started gardening again. I love to hike when I can, in the winter I just started downhill skiing again when the pandemic hit so I am hoping to get more practice this winter.

Sarah Osadetz – Marketing, Graphic Design & Social Media

Sarah Jane Osadetz

My name is Sarah Osadetz. I have been living in East Kootenay since 1992; in Golden since 1998.
I am a graduate of Adventure Tourism Business Management and Professional Graphic Design College. I have a varied work background with a focus on Tourism – from lifeguarding at Fairmont Hot Springs, downhill ski coaching and instructing in both East and West Kootenay ski hills – to teaching and coaching nordic skiing. Additionally, I have been a firefighter and tree planter in the Forestry Industry. I spent many summers working for Parks Canada in tourism information and campgrounds.
In recent years, I have worked with and for non-profits as an employee or board member. I also own and run a small business in art and outdoor leadership.
I enjoy working for Day2Day Books because I can create, organize my work schedule, and projects completed on deadline. It is inspiring to deliver Marloes’ vision for her business. Day2Day Books is much more than bookkeeping and I believe in the business wholeheartedly.
In my spare time, I strive for life/work balance. I love to get out teaching nordic and downhill skiing, hiking and solo backpacking. I enjoy mountain biking, swimming and wild ice skating. I paint landscapes from places I have visited and love. I enjoy the company of my daughter and my friends – usually sharing cultural and outdoor activities with them.

Jeness McGrath – Bookkeeper

Jeness McGrath

My name is Jeness McGrath. I was born and raised in Golden and have moved back to town in 2019, after spending 8 years in Calgary where I completed my post-secondary education in the field of accounting.
After University, I worked as an accountant for two Calgary-based firms while obtaining my accounting designation.
Happy to be back in my hometown, I have the opportunity to collaborate and utilize my work experience with the team at Day2Day Books. Helping local businesses thrive in the community is truly gratifying. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the great outdoors while camping, hiking, biking, skiing, or simply walking my dogs.

Alyson Beitz – Bookkeeping Assistant

Alyson Beitz

My name is Alyson Beitz. I decided to move to Golden 9 years ago after spending time in the area on a camping trip. I had never been to the East Kootenay and was just in awe of it’s natural beauty.
I grew up on a farm in Ontario, and have lived in a few cities before finding out that Golden is the place for me. Like most residents here, I enjoy being outside in nature. Whether it be gardening, paddle boarding, camping, hiking or cross country skiing, I’m in my happy place.

I am new to bookkeeping and am grateful to have employment within a company where I can learn all about cloud based bookkeeping. With an array of clients to work with, and the staff being so friendly and knowledgeable, I feel like I can grow to become successful in this industry.

Claudia Stead – Bookkeeping Assistant

Claudia Stead

My name is Claudia Stead. I have previously lived in Surrey, BC for almost 10 years. My husband and I decided to move to Abbotsford and expand our family, and now we have been living here for more than 2 years and love it. I’m a mother to a little boy, and a Corgi dog, which basically means two super energetic kids. My family and I enjoy hiking/snowshoeing new trails, finding hidden waterfalls and road tripping.

I have been a bookkeeper for more than 8 years and always enjoyed working in this field. My favourite part of bookkeeping is doing clean ups and making sure the books are tidy and balanced.

I am thankful for Marloes to welcome me to the Day2Day Books’ team and giving me the opportunity to work remotely from Abbotsford. I look forward in increasing my knowledge in latest technologies and automation and serving various businesses.

Veronica Cretin – HR Consultant

Veronica Cretin

My name is Veronica Cretin. I have a diverse background in business and coaching with accomplishments impacting engagement, employee relations, leadership development, and talent strategy. Passionate about the outdoors, people and culture. For several years, I have worked in Western Canada in Senior HR roles for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboarding Resort.

Prior to moving out west, I lived abroad studying in Japan, ski/snowboard coaching within the Swiss Alps, and working in Europe for Deutsche Borse. I have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, specializing in Human Resources Management.
My entrepreneurial journey started early on as a swimming coach to young children and adults – receiving grants and an award of recognition from the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurs Program. When I am not thinking about project management, I am enjoying an active lifestyle and spending time in nature with her husband and two young children.

Raph Braunstein – TECH Professional

Raph Braunstein

My name is Raphael Braunstein. I was born and raised in Germany. After I finished both of my Bachelor and Masters degrees in Industrial Engineering from the Karlsruher Institute for Technology, I moved to Munich and worked for almost four years as a business consultant. The project-based work was based in various sectors and companies – starting with Data Analysis, Business Intelligence software resulting in leading Workshops and presenting Lean Management methods.
In my study time, I interned for Daimler Trucks North America in Portland, Oregon (USA) and also with DHL in Bonn, Germany.

After my employment ended in 2019, I travelled for 6 months through South America.
I moved to Canada in June for a work/travel year. I am happy to be a consultant with Day2Day Books building a project based portfolio, applying my work experience to date.

I love how open and spacious nature is in Canada. Hiking in the summer is just awesome. After three months in Banff, Alberta – my girlfriend and I are moving to the Yukon – seeking more adventures to balance out my remote work opportunities.

John McAulay – IT Professional

John McAulay

Hi! I’m John McAulay. I moved to Golden, BC in 2008. Since then, I’ve moved around the area quite a lot. I currently reside in Banff, AB. In my free time I like to learn new skills. Trail / road running is how I get my exercise.

Since graduating from the University of Canterbury in 2003, I have worked in many facets of the IT industry. From software and web development to system administration, network administration and security. I’ve been involved in many projects throughout my career. Some of the projects I am most proud of include: Managing the roll out of a new POS system at a ski resort and some of the GIS based projects I’ve worked on for a public transit organization.

Computers have always been very interesting to me. As such, I consider myself very lucky to have been able to create a career out of something that I have always been drawn to.