Staff Accountant

The Sauder Family of Companies, which includes Sauder Woodworking, Sauder Building Products, and Sauder Manufacturing, is a family-owned group of manufacturing business units headquartered in Archbold, Ohio. We design, manufacture, and market furniture, cabinetry, closets, and specialized commercial furnishings that serve customers throughout North America. With a legacy spanning more than 90 years, we are united by a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, customer service, and creating opportunities for our team members and communities.

The Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely accounting activities and financial reporting across multiple areas, including imports, fixed assets, tax, payroll, treasury, accounts receivable, and the general ledger. This role prepares journal entries and reconciliations, analyzes financial information, supports month-end close and audit activities, and partners with others to maintain reliable financial records and reporting.

This role offers a hybrid arrangement, with an agreed-upon portion of work time spent at our office in Archbold, Ohio.

• Assist with imports accounting, which may include:

• • Reconciling banks statements with wire payments and posting bank statements.
  • Analyzing selected General Ledger Accounts for samples, air freight, product testing, and outside QC Services by factories.
  • Running shipping reports to keep track of containers.
  • Auditing Sauder Asia’s monthly report.
  • Tracking and recording of Direct Import (DI) shipments and sales.

• Assist with fixed asset, tax, risk management and payroll accounting, which may include:

• • Recording fixed asset acquisitions and disposals and monitoring depreciation.
  • States sales and local tax reporting and filings.
  • Income tax return information requests
  • Preparation of payroll journal entries, payroll related accruals and other administrative tasks.
  • Insurance renewal information requests

• Assist with treasury and accounts receivable functions, which may include:

• • Assisting with Canadian tax transactions.
  • Assisting with lockbox activities.
  • Preparing monthly credit metrics.
  • Reconciling bank statements.
  • Recording miscellaneous cash receipts.
  • Assistance with weekly cash forecasts.
  • Other treasury-related functions as needed.

• Assist with other general ledger and financial reporting functions, which may include:

• • General ledger entries and account analysis as needed.
  • Analysis of financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital
  • Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
  • Month-end closing, consolidation, and reporting.
  • Supporting in various external financial audit requests prepared by client.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university with a major in Accounting.

Preferred

• 3 years of related experience.
• Working towards CPA certification.

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, complete financial records.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend practical solutions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Experience with SAP and Crystal Reports is preferred.

Expected offer range: $50,000 - $60,000. The actual salary will be based on factors such as location, relevant experience, and skills. The Max salary listed is not the top of the salary band.

People are capable of great things! Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Sauder is a family company, so we believe in a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We want employees to know their time here is more than just a job--they can build a life-long career at Sauder. We have a culture of continuous improvement and internal advancement. We provide 3 weeks of vacation and a full benefit package beginning at 30 days. Other perks include 401(k), a company-funded health savings account, free counseling, furniture discounts, and tuition reimbursement.

Sauder will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Sauder is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran.