Accounting Associate

Compass Group USA; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen in Appleton, WI is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable operations and maintain balanced ledgers with accuracy and a service-first mindset. The role emphasizes posting payments, monitoring credits and debits, following up on overdue invoices, and collaborating with clients and the Financial Division to ensure timely reconciliations.

Bachelor's degree preferred; 1–3 years in accounting or equivalent education; proficiency with MS Office and strong analytical,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Math skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Word

MS Office Excel

Job description

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Position Title:ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE - APPLETON, WI

Salary: $20-$21/hour

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 hand‑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.

Associates at Canteenare offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.