ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

Canteen North America; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Canteen is seeking an Accounting Coordinator in Gainesville, FL to serve as a financial backbone for our OCS and Vending operations. This role suits someone who loves precision and cross-team collaboration between warehouse, field, and administration.

The position follows a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with remote work on Saturdays, offering opportunities to grow within a national foodservice leader. You’ll handle reconciliations, invoicing, and supporting AP/AR, with emphasis on accuracy

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, AP/AR, reconciliation, or operational support preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP
• Comfort working with vending technology, credit card readers, and basic equipment troubleshooting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across warehouse, field, and administrative teams
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and work independently in a deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed warehouse and inventory reconciliations across OCS and Vending operations
• Review, validate, and maintain financial records to support accurate, timely reporting
• Investigate cash shortages/overages, inventory variances, and warehouse discrepancies — partnering with operations to find root causes and solutions
• Create customer orders and process invoices; support accounts receivable through payment tracking, reconciliations, and follow-up
• Assist with accounts payable functions, ensuring transactions are properly documented per company policy
• Execute and maintain product pricing updates for OCS and Vending categories
• Troubleshoot vending machines with credit card readers; coordinate installations, removals, and service requests with field and technical teams
• Partner daily with warehouse personnel, route drivers, and field operations to resolve cash handling, billing, inventory, and equipment issues
• Complete data entry, maintain documentation, and support internal and external audit activities
• Safeguard sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Credit card readers

Vending technology

Job description

Canteen

Position Title

Position Title: ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR - GAINESVILLE, FL

Salary

Salary: $19 - $22 / hr

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.

About the Role

Canteen is looking for a detail-driven Accounting Coordinator to be a financial backbone, supporting our OCS and Vending operations. This is a role for someone who loves precision, thrives on problem-solving, and enjoys being the connective tissue between warehouse, field, and administrative teams — keeping our numbers accurate and our operations running smoothly. Please note: This is a Tuesday thru Saturday schedule (work from home on Saturdays!)

What You’ll Do

• Perform detailed warehouse and inventory reconciliations across OCS and Vending operations
• Review, validate, and maintain financial records to support accurate, timely reporting
• Investigate cash shortages/overages, inventory variances, and warehouse discrepancies — partnering with operations to find root causes and solutions
• Create customer orders and process invoices; support accounts receivable through payment tracking, reconciliations, and follow-up
• Assist with accounts payable functions, ensuring transactions are properly documented per company policy
• Execute and maintain product pricing updates for OCS and Vending categories
• Troubleshoot vending machines with credit card readers; coordinate installations, removals, and service requests with field and technical teams
• Partner daily with warehouse personnel, route drivers, and field operations to resolve cash handling, billing, inventory, and equipment issues
• Complete data entry, maintain documentation, and support internal and external audit activities
• Safeguard sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, AP/AR, reconciliation, or operational support preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP
• Comfort working with vending technology, credit card readers, and basic equipment troubleshooting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across warehouse, field, and administrative teams
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and work independently in a deadline-driven environment

Why Join Us

At Canteen, we keep businesses fueled and break rooms stocked — and it takes sharp, reliable people behind the scenes to make it happen. Join a team where your accuracy and problem-solving directly support smooth daily operations across a fast‑on business.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

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. 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.

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/