Accounting & Front Desk Support Specialist

Sturges Manufacturing Company, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturges Manufacturing Company, Inc. is hiring an Accounting Assistant in Utica, NY. The role blends hands-on accounting (AR/AP, month-end close) with front-desk responsibilities, and includes backup to the Staff Accountant. Schedule options include a 37.5-hour week, 4‑day or 5‑day weeks.

You will prepare invoices, manage daily correspondence, process AR/AP, and support month-end tasks while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on accounting experience
• Ability to handle secured/sensitive information with strict confidentiality
• Professional presentation and customer-service mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Work independently or in a team
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer invoices and export documentation, verifying accuracy
• Distribute daily customer correspondence with accurate records
• Apply AR receipts and assist with collections on past-due accounts
• Perform credit reference verifications for new customers
• Review, audit, and enter AP invoices
• Process weekly AP payments and distribute ACH remittance statements
• Review timecards for accuracy
• Compile routine reports and summaries
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Perform receptionist duties and monitor security, when needed
• Backup to Staff Accountant during absences (excluding payroll)
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and vendor information

Skills

Accounting experience

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team work

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Sturges Manufacturing Company, Inc. is hiring an Accounting Assistant in Utica, NY. The role blends hands-on accounting (AR/AP, month-end close) with front-desk responsibilities, and includes backup to the Staff Accountant. Schedule options include a 37.5-hour week, 4‑day or 5‑day weeks.

You will prepare invoices, manage daily correspondence, process AR/AP, and support month-end tasks while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.