Administrative Assistant

Team Builder Recruiting; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Lunches

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Sauder & Stoltzfus, a CPA firm serving individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, seeks an Administrative Assistant to organize tax returns and financial reports, scan documents, and welcome clients in a professional manner. Join a team guided by Trustworthiness, Excellence, Community, and Teamwork.

This role offers growth in bookkeeping and QuickBooks, seasonal flexibility during January–April, a supportive culture with team lunches, and opportunities for advancement in Ephrata, PA.

Qualifications

• At least one year of office-based experience; bookkeeping knowledge preferred.
• Willingness to learn QuickBooks and other accounting tasks.
• Comfort with using computers and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and organize tax returns and financial reports for professional presentation.
• Scan and digitize client and accounting documents accurately.
• Support CPAs and team members with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Welcome clients with friendly, professional service in person and over the phone.
• Maintain an organized, efficient office to support the accounting team.
• Learn bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and other accounting responsibilities as skills develop.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Experienced

Tech-Comfortable

Hands-On

Values-Aligned

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bring organization, professionalism, and your administrative strengths to a CPA team that values Trustworthiness, Excellence, Community, and Teamwork.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Opportunity to Grow: Expand your skills with opportunities to learn bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and other accounting-related work.
• Seasonal Flexibility: Work a fuller schedule during the January-April busy season with greater scheduling flexibility during the off-season.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative group that helps one another, communicates well, and enjoys team lunches every Monday.
• Positive Workplace: Be part of a team where good work is recognized, and positive affirmation is part of the culture.
• Values That Matter: Work with a firm committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed by providing accurate, understandable, and timely financial advice.

About Us

Sauder & Stoltzfus is a CPA firm serving individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with tax, accounting, and trusted advisory services. We help entrepreneurs succeed by providing accurate, understandable, and timely financial guidance while respecting the rich business heritage of our community. Our team is guided by four core values: Trustworthiness, Excellence, Community, and Teamwork.

What You'll Do as an Administrative Assistant

• Assemble and organize tax returns and financial reports for accurate, professional presentation.
• Scan and digitize client and accounting documents accurately.
• Support CPAs and other team members with day-to-day administrative and general office tasks.
• Welcome clients and provide friendly, professional service in person and over the phone.
• Maintain an organized, efficient office that helps the accounting team serve clients well.
• Learn bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and other accounting-related responsibilities as your skills and interests develop.

Our Ideal Administrative Assistant

• Dependable: Bring a trustworthy, responsible approach to your work and follow through on the details your team and clients rely on.
• Organized: Manage multiple administrative responsibilities efficiently while keeping documents and office processes in order.
• Experienced: At least one year of office-based experience; previous accounting knowledge or bookkeeping experience is preferred.
• Tech-Comfortable: Use computers confidently, willing to learn new software, and ideally bring experience with Microsoft Office.
• Hands-On: Be able to climb stairs to our second-floor office and work with your hands to assemble tax documents.
• Values-Aligned: Contribute positively to a team that values Trustworthiness, Excellence, Community, and Teamwork.

What We Offer Our Administrative Assistant

• Pay Range: $22-$27/hour
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement: After one year of employment.
• Opportunities for Learning & Advancement
• Free Team Lunches
• Flexible Schedule: Work a fuller schedule during the January-April busy season, with flexibility for reduced hours during the off-season.

To Apply

Administrative Assistants, Office Assistants, Accounting Administrative Assistants, and bookkeeping professionals seeking a values-driven CPA firm with opportunities to learn and grow are encouraged to explore this opportunity with Sauder & Stoltzfus in Ephrata, PA.