ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID) Job Details | Compass Group

Compass Group USA is hiring an Associate Accountant to provide financial support and customer service to field operations. The role supports accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, accounting controls, contract compliance, and coordination between field operations and corporate functions.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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
• SAP experience a plus

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