Job Information
Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc Accounting Assistant-37.50 per week schedule in Utica, New York
Are you the candidate that wants to continue to learn and grown within a company This position has a training and development plan to promote to the Staff Accountant role.
Essential Functions:
Performs all receptionist duties including greeting visitors, transferring calls, and monitoring door/security system.
Provides support to the Accounting Department by performing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
Designated back-up in absence of Staff Accountant excluding Payroll processing.
Maintains confidentiality of all financial data.
Prepares and verifies accuracy of customer invoices and export documents.
Ensures daily correspondence to customers, including invoices, export documents, certificates of compliance are sent and maintains records of correspondence.
Assists with applying daily accounts receivable receipts and collection of past due accounts.
Prepares credit reference verifications for all new customers.
Edits daily/weekly timecards.
Assists with auditing & entering Accounts Payable invoices received, processing weekly AP payments, and emailing weekly ACH Remittance Statements to Vendors.
Compiles and prepares routine reports and summaries.
Assists with completion of all month end/year end closing procedures of accounting system.
Education & Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED required, associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience required.
Privy to secured/sensitive information-Confidentiality required.
Professional personal presentation; customer service oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrate an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently on assigned duties and in a Team environment to accomplish required goals.
Must be able to multi-task, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be a team player.
This position is deemed a safety sensitive position always requiring alertness.
Able to read, write and fluently communicate in English.