Accounting Assistant

Job overview

The Accounting Assistant works onsite in Utica, NY, for $23.00–$23.50 per hour. The role supports Sturges Manufacturing’s accounting team and front office at a manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions. The position handles accounts receivable and payable, month-end and year-end close support, routine reporting, and receptionist duties. It also backs up the Staff Accountant during absences, excluding payroll processing, and helps maintain accurate, confidential financial and customer records.

What you'll do

• Prepare customer invoices and export documentation
• distribute customer correspondence
• apply accounts receivable receipts and assist with collections
• verify customer credit references
• review and enter accounts payable invoices
• process weekly payments and vendor remittances
• review timecards
• prepare reports
• assist with closing procedures
• greet visitors, direct calls, monitor building door and security systems, and back up the Staff Accountant except for payroll.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accounting assistant

accounts receivable

accounts payable

month-end close

front office

receptionist duties

utica ny

sturges manufacturing

$23.00–$23.50/hour

37.5-hour workweek

four-day schedule

five-day schedule

associate degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting highlights Sturges’ Great Place to Work certification and its recognition as a Best Company to Work For in New York State.

Why this role

Offers a choice of a four-day or five-day schedule, each totaling 37.5 hours per week.

About the employer

Sturges Manufacturing is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Sector: 33.