Accounting Associate

Canteen

Salary : $19.00 - $21.00 Other Forms of Compensation : bonus opportunities Growth. Opportunity. Excellence. Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we'll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we'll continue to transform our industry Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The Accounting Assistant provides financial, operational, and reconciliation support for both the OCS and Vending business units. This role is responsible for warehouse reconciliation, AP / AR support, pricing updates, variance review, and troubleshooting issues related to billing, cash handling, inventory, and equipment. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with operations teams are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse reconciliation and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Create customer orders, process invoices, and support Accounts Receivable.
• Review financial records, validate data, and ensure timely reporting.
• Investigate and resolve cash overage / shortage variances and warehouse discrepancies.
• Complete pricing updates for OCS and Vending products as needed.
• Troubleshoot vending machines with credit card readers; coordinate installs and removals.
• Collaborate with warehouses, route drivers, and field operations to resolve issues.
• Assist with data entry, documentation, and audit preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to financial controls and company procedures.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; relevant experience considered. 13 years of accounting, AP / AR, reconciliation, or operational support experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. High attention to detail and accuracy. Comfortable working with vending technology, credit card readers, and basic machine troubleshooting.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits. 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 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.