Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Sturges is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our accounting team and front office. This role blends hands-on accounting work — accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month-end close support — with front-desk responsibilities, making it a great fit for someone who's organized, personable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats. You'll also serve as backup to the Staff Accountant during absences, gaining broad exposure across our accounting functions.

Schedule:

Choice of two options: 37.50 hour work week

• 4-day week:
  Tuesday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 6:30 AM–4:00 PM
• 5-day week:
  Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Accounting Support

• Prepare customer invoices and export documentation, verifying accuracy and completeness
• Ensure daily customer correspondence (invoices, export documents, certificates of compliance) is distributed on time, with accurate records maintained
• Apply daily accounts receivable receipts and assist with collection activities on past-due accounts
• Perform credit reference verifications for new customers per company procedures
• Assist with reviewing, auditing, and entering accounts payable invoices
• Process weekly AP payments and distribute weekly ACH remittance statements to vendors
• Review and edit daily/weekly team member timecards for accuracy and completeness
• Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries as requested
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, with flexibility to adjust schedules/time off as needed to meet deadlines

Front Office & Team Support

• Perform receptionist duties: greeting visitors, answering/directing incoming calls, monitoring building door and security systems
• Serve as backup to the Staff Accountant during absences (excluding payroll processing)
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of financial, customer, vendor, and other sensitive company information

Please note:

This position is considered safety-sensitive and requires consistent alertness at all times.

At Sturges, we're proud of the people, products, and workplace we've built over more than a century.

• Certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2026, 2025, and 2024
• Named one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York State in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, and 2014
• Proudly Made in the USA
• Manufacturing in the United States since 1909
• Leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions
• A team-focused workplace where every employee contributes to our success

Since 1909, Sturges Manufacturing has been designing and manufacturing custom-engineered webbing solutions in the United States. We are a leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions, providing customers with products that require quality, precision, and reliability.

When you join Sturges, you're joining an established American manufacturer with a long history and a strong commitment to its employees and customers.

Sturges is an equal opportunity employer.