Bookkeeper - Food Service & Retail, Growth-Oriented

Affinity Group; South Dakota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Affinity Group is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to maintain financial records across Food Service and Retail divisions in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment. Reporting to Finance, you will handle AP/AR, GL entries, and assist with payroll while ensuring accurate coding and timely reporting.

The role requires 2+ years in bookkeeping, strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, and collaboration with sales and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years 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 priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; experience with food brokerage or multi-division accounting environments.

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 monthly.
• Support month-end and year-end close with schedules and variance analyses.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Review and process employee expense reports consistent with policy.
• Maintain records for Food Service and Retail divisions; coordinate with sales, operations, and brokerage teams.

Skills

QuickBooks

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Affinity Group is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to maintain financial records across Food Service and Retail divisions in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment. Reporting to Finance, you will handle AP/AR, GL entries, and assist with payroll while ensuring accurate coding and timely reporting.

The role requires 2+ years in bookkeeping, strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, and collaboration with sales and operations teams.