Staff Accountant

Sauder Woodworking Company
Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Number: WP2428
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports To: Accounting Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Track: Professional
Prepared By: CFO
Prepared Date: 6-3-25
Approved By: Comp & Benefits
Approved Date: 6-3-25

SUMMARY
Assist Accounting Managers in various aspects of accounting and financial reporting as outlined below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some combination of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, timeliness, and open communication skills. Analytical skills and experience with Excel are a must. SAP and Crystal Reporting experience is also desirable, as is basic accounting knowledge.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university with a major in Accounting required.
0-3 years related experience.
Working towards CPA certification is preferred.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


We believe that all 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 Woodworking Co. is North America's leading producer of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture and one of the top five residentia