Accounts Receivable Specialist – Precise, Service‑Driven

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

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,