ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT (MOBILE, AL - HYBRID)

Compass Group, North America

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

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

Compass Corporate in the United States seeks an accounting support professional to provide daily financial support to field operations, train operators to use financial information, and act as a liaison with Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Payroll.

The role emphasizes accurate monthly P&L reflection, adherence to group policies, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries. A four-year degree in Accounting or Finance and SAP/Excel proficiency are preferred to support our diverse operations.

Qualifications

Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
Accounting internship and prior customer service experience.
Excellent customer service skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

Provide daily support to field operations by training operators to use and understand financial information and back-office accounting systems.
Act as a liaison between field operations and Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets and Payroll.
Assist with ensuring monthly profit and loss statements reflect the period's results.
Ensure accounting conforms to Group Accounting Policies and maintains internal controls.
Assist in meeting contract term compliance, balance sheet reviews, and operation closures.
Ensure balance sheet accounts reflect correct balances and are reconciled monthly.
Validate field requests and prepare journal entries as needed.
Create and maintain day-by-day and closing checklists for all operations.
Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers.
Identify best practices and drive process improvements.
Perform other accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Works under pressure

Education

Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Compass Corporate

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

The primary role is providing financial support to our field operations while providing top internal customer service and escalating appropriate items to the Field Accountants.

Responsibilities:

Provide daily support to field operations by training operators to use and understand financial information and back-office accounting systems
Act as a liaison between field operations and other corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets and Payroll
Assist with ensuring monthly profit and loss statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period
Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures and maintains our internal controls
Assist in meeting requirements for compliance to contract terms including operation maintenance, balance sheet review (Imprest Funds, Inventory, Entitlement Accruals, etc.), and operation closures
Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are review and reconciled monthly
Validate field requests and prepare journal entries as needed
Create and maintain day-by-day and closing checklists for all operations
Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers
Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiencies
Perform other accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
Accounting internship and prior customer service experience
Excellent customer service skills
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Proficient knowledge of Excel
Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
Must be a quick learner and self-motivated
SAP experience a plus
Self-starter a must!
Positive attitude
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with associates and customers, as well as various levels of management

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.