Finance Associate

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 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 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! 
• Recognition for personal, team, and company accomplishments – Clickstop’s success is a reflection of your engagement and excellence! 
• We offer great full-time benefits 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:   
• 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.   

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