Bookkeeper: Food Service & Retail Accounting

affinitygroup; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Affinity Group, a leading US food sales and brokerage company, seeks a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for Food Service and Retail divisions from its Depew/Buffalo location. Reporting to Finance & Accounting, you will support timely month-end close and ensure accurate financial data for reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency with QuickBooks, and strong Excel skills, with a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset to thrive in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and check requests accurately and on time.
• Record and apply customer payments; follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain the general ledger; post journal entries weekly.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process by preparing schedules and variance analyses.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain accurate records for both divisions, keeping accounts properly coded and segmented.
• Work closely with sales, operations, and brokerage teams to resolve coding questions and support vendor or customer inquiries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Affinity Group, a leading US food sales and brokerage company, seeks a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for Food Service and Retail divisions from its Depew/Buffalo location. Reporting to Finance & Accounting, you will support timely month-end close and ensure accurate financial data for reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency with QuickBooks, and strong Excel skills, with a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset to thrive in a