Finance Associate

Finance Associate

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.

Responsibilities

• Align with Clickstop's Core Values to drive our culture and business forward.
• Support accurate financial operations through invoice processing, reconciliations, and month-end accounting activities.
• Use sound judgment to identify discrepancies, improve processes, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain reliable financial records and operational alignment.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, systems, and reporting.
• 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.
• Absorb soft collection efforts with a focus on maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and reporting efficiency through continuous improvement.

Critical Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What We Value

• 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

Work Environment

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.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clickstop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.