Accounting Associate

Canteen North America

Appleton (WI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 29,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Canteen North America in Appleton, WI is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable and general accounting functions. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and a service‑oriented approach to financial operations across billing, collections, and ledger maintenance.

The successful candidate will balance daily transactions, enhance customer relationships, and contribute to reliable financial processes within a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting or equivalent education with solid accounting knowledge.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

  • Monitor credits and debits with accuracy.
  • Post customer payments and verify deposits.
  • Track unpaid invoices and follow up on overdue balances.
  • Balance AR with general ledger balances daily and monthly.
  • Investigate invoices, negotiate payment terms professionally.
  • Process liens for collections when necessary.
  • Enter and maintain AR data in the ledger.
  • Provide administrative support across the Financial Department.
  • Reconcile inventory counts and reports.

Skills

Accounts receivable
MS Office
Analytical skills
Data entry
Attention to detail
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel
Word

Job description

Canteen

Position Title: ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE - APPLETON, WI

Salary: $20-$21/hour

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

At Canteen, we believe great food service is powered by great people — and that includes the team behind the scenes keeping our financial operations running as smoothly as our dining programs. We're looking for an Accounting Assistant who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on organization, and brings the same service-first mindset to numbers that Canteen brings to every cup of coffee, vending solution, and dining experience we deliver.

If you love the satisfaction of a perfectly balanced ledger and enjoy building relationships with customers along the way, this role is your next opportunity.

About The Role

As Canteen's Accounting Assistant, you'll be a vital part of our Financial Division, ensuring accounts receivable operations run smoothly and our client relationships stay strong. You'll be the detail-oriented professional who keeps invoices moving, payments tracked, and accounts balanced — supporting the same reliability and service excellence that Canteen is known for across the communities we serve.

What You'll Do
  • Monitor credits and debits across accounts with a sharp eye for accuracy
  • Post customer payments, verify deposits, and ensure funds are properly applied
  • Track unpaid invoices and proactively follow up with customers on overdue balances
  • Balance daily and month-end accounts receivable against general ledger balances
  • Investigate outstanding invoices, make collection calls, and negotiate payment terms with professionalism and tact
  • Process liens for collections when necessary
  • Enter and maintain accurate data within accounts receivable general ledger accounts
  • Provide administrative support across the Financial Department
  • Reconcile inventory counts and reports.
  • Take incoming calls from customers/accounts.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as they arise, contributing wherever needed
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting — or equivalent education paired with a solid grasp of accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently
  • Ability to learn proprietary systems and processes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, communication, data entry accuracy, and math skills
Why Canteen

Canteen is a national leader in workplace dining, vending, and refreshment services, powered by a team that treats every account and every client relationship with care. As part of our Financial Division, you'll gain hands‑on accounts receivable ownership, sharpen your collections and negotiation skills, and grow within a company that invests in its people as much as it does in the service it delivers.

If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to a team where precision and hospitality go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1576551

Canteen

Johanna P Heidler

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