Accountant: Reconciliation & Financial Ops (Onsite)

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

including Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring an Accountant for in-office work with a focus on accurate reconciliation of multiple accounts and strong collaboration with banks and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency in MS Excel. Knowledge of SAP and reconciliation software is a plus, with a deadline-driven, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Two years accounting experience.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of associates.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Detail oriented team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Compass Depository Accounts, Corporate Insurance Accounts, and Corporate Investment Accounts accurately and on a timely basis.
• Research and resolve errors or discrepancies with bank and armored carriers; collaborate with partners to fix issues.
• Coordinate with Regional Controllers and Accountants to investigate ledger discrepancies.
• Record maintenance and corrective journal entries.
• Serve as liaison between Field Operations/Accounting, banks, and third-party banking vendors.

Skills

Accounting experience

MS Excel

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP Financial

Microsoft Access

Account reconciliation software

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring an Accountant for in-office work with a focus on accurate reconciliation of multiple accounts and strong collaboration with banks and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency in MS Excel. Knowledge of SAP and reconciliation software is a plus, with a deadline-driven, detail-oriented mindset.