Accounting Associate

Cnected; Haines City, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pinnacle Sales Group in Haines City, FL is seeking an Accounting Associate for a full-time, in-office position. You will support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain financial records, and assist with reports used for internal review and decision-making.

The role emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and eagerness to learn within a structured accounting environment. Ideal for someone who aligns with core values and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coverage for Accounts Receivable, adjusting focus by workload and deadlines.
• Process customer payments and remittances accurately and on time.
• Manage Accounts Receivable including invoicing, cash application, aging review, and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Data entry accuracy

Spreadsheet proficiency

Basic bookkeeping

Transaction reconciliation

Invoice processing

Receipt management

Month-end support

Financial recordkeeping

Document organization

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel)

Accounting software experience

Job description

The Accounting Associate at Pinnacle Sales Group in Haines City is a full-time, in-office role for an associate-level professional supporting the Accounting department. You will assist with day-to-day accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and support the preparation of reports and documentation used for internal review and business decision-making. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn and grow within a structured accounting environment.

For over 45 years, Pinnacle Sales Group has represented premier appliance, kitchen, plumbing, and outdoor living brands across key U.S. markets. What makes Pinnacle different is our commitment to partnership, professionalism, integrity, responsiveness, and delivering an outstanding experience for both our customers and our team.

We are looking for individuals who embody our core values by leading with professionalism, building trust through relationships, communicating with urgency and respect, supporting team success, and consistently doing the right thing.

Our Core Values

• Excellence is the Standard - We strive to deliver an outstanding experience in every interaction.
• Do the Right Thing - Empowered to do right, in every instance, every time with a positive team attitude.
• Be Bold - Take risks, be courageous and decisive for the greater good.
• Win with Integrity - Success is our goal, guided by principle, honor, and virtue.

Who Thrives Here

People who thrive at Pinnacle Sales Group are relationship-focused, dependable, proactive, and team-oriented, and they live out our core values every day: Excellence is the Standard, Do the Right Thing, Be Bold, and Win with Integrity. They enjoy helping customers, supporting teammates, solving problems, and creating positive experiences that build long-term trust and loyalty.

If you are passionate about customer relationships, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service while representing a company built on strong values and long-term partnerships, Pinnacle Sales Group would love to meet you.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Customers trust you and enjoy working with you
• You communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally
• You stay organized while balancing multiple priorities
• You proactively solve problems, follow through consistently, and Do the Right Thing
• You create positive experiences for both customers and teammates
• You support a culture of responsiveness, accountability, teamwork, and integrity
• You build strong partnerships internally and externally
• You take pride in representing the Pinnacle brand and values

What Success Looks Like

• Minimum of two years’ experience is required in a similar role.
• High school diploma is required, Associate Degree is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 with an emphasis in Excel as well as Accounting Software experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work in an in-office setting in Haines City

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Support

• Provide day-to-day coverage for A/R, shifting between functions based on workload, deadlines and staff absences.
• Assist with processing customer payments and customer remittances accurately and on time.
• Manage Filter Wholesale A/R, including invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up and aging review.
• Perform customer account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve short-pays, credits and disputes.
• Setup New Part Accounts

Accounts Payable Support

• Provide day-to-day coverage for A/P, shifting between functions based on workload, deadlines and staff absences.
• Verify and process all rebates, confirming eligibility, calculations and supporting documentation before payment or credit.
• Assist with processing vendor payments and vendor statements accurately and on time.

Month End Close Reporting

• Update Pinnacle Partner Funds Tracker Daily

Special Projects as Needed

• Backup Duties for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Desired Skills

• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Data entry accuracy
• Spreadsheet proficiency
• Basic bookkeeping
• Transaction reconciliation
• Invoice processing
• Receipt management
• Month-end support
• Financial recordkeeping
• Document organization
• Attention to detail
• Deadline management
• Office software
• Internal reporting
• Basic accounting concepts
• Discrepancy resolution
• Compliance awareness

Benefits

Why Pinnacle Sales Group

• Established and respected organization with over 45 years of industry success
• Entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture built around strong values
• Strong leadership support and ongoing training
• Premium portfolio of nationally recognized brands
• Collaborative environment focused on partnership and professionalism
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement
• Company culture centered around Excellence, doing the right thing, bold action, and winning with integrity

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development and product training
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About us

For over 45 years, Pinnacle Sales Group has delivered expert sales, marketing and distribution support for premier kitchen and outdoor brands across key regions of the United States, including the Southeast, Northeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

In 2021, we expanded our footprint to include New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Today, our coverage spans 24 states, Washington D.C., and the Caribbean

Pinnacle specializes in serving the appliance, outdoor living and plumbing sectors within the building, remodeling and kitchen design industries. We proudly represent a carefully selected portfolio of innovative manufacturers, offering a comprehensive suite of products, services, training and support to every level of the channel.

Leveraging our proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Pinnacle delivers targeted marketing support across the entire distribution chain. With a CRM database of over 70,000 professionals, we are uniquely positioned to build and strengthen brands from the manufacturer to the end user.

Legal

Pinnacle Sales Group, is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs.