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.
- 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.
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.#LI-Hybrid