Finance Associate

Job description

 Are you energized by solving problems, ensuring accuracy, and building financial processes that support a growing business? Join our award-winning company and culture as a **Finance Associate** and play a key role in maintaining financial integrity through disciplined execution, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. *"If you are ready to work in an environment where you are allowed the freedom and responsibility to act like an owner, and have a passion for helping customers, you won't regret joining Clickstop!"* – Tammy, Current Employee **What you'll be doing:** - Aligning with Clickstop's Core Values to drive our culture and business forward. - In this role, [**Curious, Impactful and Courageous**](https://clickstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/The-Clickstop-Code.pdf) stand out. - Supporting accurate financial operations through invoice processing, reconciliations, and month-end accounting activities. - Using sound judgment to identify discrepancies, improve processes, and ensure financial accuracy. - Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to maintain reliable financial records and operational alignment. - Continuously identifying opportunities to improve financial workflows, systems, and reporting. **Finance Associate Critical Skills** **1. Financial Judgment & Decision-Making** - Apply sound judgment when processing financial transactions while recognizing when additional review or escalation is needed. - Prioritize work based on deadlines, financial impact, and business needs. Enables: Accurate transactions, stronger financial controls, and reliable daily execution. **2. Precision & Financial Accuracy** - Maintain accurate financial records while consistently following established accounting processes. - Verify transaction details and identify errors before they impact reporting or payments. Enables: Greater financial accuracy, cleaner processes, and dependable execution. **3. Systems Thinking & Process Awareness** - Understand how financial transactions move through business systems and impact downstream accounting processes. - Identify workflow improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Enables: Stronger system reliability, smoother workflows, and improved financial visibility. **4. Problem Diagnosis & Issue Resolution** - Research discrepancies, gather relevant information, and resolve routine financial issues with accuracy. - Ask thoughtful questions and escalate issues appropriately when additional judgment is required. Enables: Faster issue resolution, fewer recurring errors, and greater confidence in financial processes. **5. Communication & Business Partnership** - Build strong working relationships through clear, professional communication with teammates, vendors, and internal partners. - Provide timely updates while supporting others in understanding Finance processes and expectations. Enables: Better collaboration, stronger internal partnerships, and trusted financial support. **Finance Associate Responsibilities:** - Process vendor invoices, reconcile vendor statements, cash accounts, and financial records with accuracy and attention to detail. - Support month-end close activities, journal entries, landed cost accuracy, and other core accounting functions. - Partner with Purchasing, Freight, Warehouse, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial information. - Support tax exemption certificate processes and other financial documentation while ensuring compliance with established procedures. - Assist in soft collection efforts with a focus on maintaining positive customer relationships. - Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and reporting efficiency through continuous improvement. **What we value in this role:** - Someone naturally wired to solve problems, think analytically, and deliver accurate, high-quality work. - Strong attention to detail with the ability to make sound decisions and prioritize effectively. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and business partners. - Curiosity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset. - Experience with Excel and ERP/accounting systems, such as NetSuite, is preferred. - Strong accounting, reconciliation, and analytical skills are preferred. - Commitment to financial integrity, operational excellence, and alignment with Clickstop's Core Values. - [Curious, Impactful and Courageous](https://clickstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/The-Clickstop-Code.pdf) are highly valued in this role. **What Clickstop provides:** - A purpose-driven career experience; discovering the opportunity to pursue your best self (as an employee, parent, partner, community member, etc.) - An entrepreneurial environment where opportunities are endless for those who seek them. - Effective and impactful cross-department collaboration opportunities with our highly dynamic [Clickstop teams](https://clickstop.com/the-work-we-do/the-teams-behind-our-brands/)! - Recognition for personal, team, and company accomplishments - Clickstop’s success is a reflection of your engagement and excellence! - We offer [great full-time benefits](https://clickstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Benefits-Overview-Full-Time.pdf) including a competitive compensation package and a generous amount of time off. But what truly sets us apart is how we work and the environment we work in!  Benefits include[:](https://clickstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Benefits-Overview-Full-Time.pdf) - Health Insurance ($0 Premium option), Dental & Vision Insurance - PTO, Paid Holidays, and Birthday and Volunteer Time Off - Life and Disability Insurance - 401K Match - ESOP – After one full year of service and minimum hour requirement is met *This is hybrid capable.*Note: For hybrid/remote work, internet speeds of 20 mbps are required. To be considered for a remote role at Clickstop, residence must be in one of the following states: Iowa, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Pennsylvania. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check. **Clickstop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** #LI-Hybrid