ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID)

Compass Corporate

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

The primary role of the Associate Accountant is providing financial support to our field operations while providing top internal customer service and escalating appropriate items to the Field Accountants. We will consider new Accounting or Finance Graduates with a solid GPA and a prior customer service experience. This role is a hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support to field operations by training operators to use and understand financial information and back-office accounting systems
• Assist with ensuring monthly profit and loss statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period
• Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are review and reconciled monthly
• Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures and maintains our internal controls
• Act as a liaison between field operations and other corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets and Payroll
• Assist in meeting requirements for compliance to contract terms including operation maintenance, AR payment terms, monthly fees, balance sheet review (Imprest Funds, Inventory, Entitlement Accruals, etc.)
• Liaise with the Field Accounting Contract Team to ensure compliance to contract terms and commitments including investments, commissions, profit splits etc.
• Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers
• Create and maintain task list items for all operations
• Validate field requests and prepare journal entries as needed
• Assist Staff Accountants and perform other accounting tasks as needed
• Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiencies
• Contribute to the development of the New Business Field Accounting Strategies and Initiatives

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting internship and prior customer service experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
• Must be a quick learner and self-motivated
• SAP experience a plus
• Self-starter a must!
• Positive attitude
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with associates and customers, as well as various levels of management

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off (varies by site/state), associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).