Staff Accountant

Ephrata, PA

Step into a Staff Accountant role where you support tax preparation and accounting services, manage multiple clients, and build your skills in a hands-on, team-focused environment.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Growth & Development: Paid training and support toward EA or CPA certification with a clear path to grow into more advanced or leadership roles.
• Hands-on Work: Support real small businesses across industries like manufacturing and construction—not just repetitive tasks.
• Team-first Culture: Work in a positive, collaborative environment with weekly team lunches and consistent recognition for good work.
• High Standards: Join a firm that values accuracy, professionalism, and doing the job right.
• Trusted Relationships: Work closely with clients in a community-focused firm built on trust, respect, and long-term relationships.

About Us

Since 2016, Sauder & Stoltzfus has provided CPA and advisory services to individuals and small businesses, focusing on practical, relationship-driven support. The firm works closely with clients across industries, including manufacturing and construction, serving a community built on strong values and long-term trust.

What You'll Do as a Staff Accountant:

• Prepare individual and business tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Assist with bookkeeping, general accounting tasks, financial reporting, and financial statements for clients.
• Collaborate with CPAs to complete client work and deliverables.
• Manage multiple client projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Use accounting and tax software, including QuickBooks and EBMS.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing skill development.
• Support strong client relationships through accurate, timely work.

Our Ideal Staff Accountant:

• Experienced: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (or recent graduate)active EA or CPA, or on track to obtain.
• Organized & Trustworthy: Manages multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities with accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Communicative & Collaborative: Builds strong relationships with clients, referral sources, and team members.
• Inquisitive & Self-motivated: Asks questions, seeks to learn, and takes initiative in developing skills.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable using accounting software, including QuickBooks and EBMS.
• Physical Requirement: Able to work in an office setting and climb stairs to a second-floor workspace.

What We Offer Our Staff Accountant:

• Full-time schedule, 40-45 hours per week (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), with extended hours (55+) during tax season (mid-January through April 15)
• $58,000-$70,000 per year DOE
• Paid time off
• 15 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after one year
• Weekly team lunches every Monday
• Positive, team-oriented environment with recognition for good work
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement
• Company events, including a Christmas banquet
• A faith-based, relationship-driven firm focused on trust and long-term client partnerships

To Apply

If you have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or supporting CPA work—and are comfortable working with financial data and client accounts—apply today.

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