Staff Accountant - Excel-Focused, Onsite Finance

Compass Group, North America; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company hires a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a corporate dining account, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, timely reporting, and strong financial controls. This role is based onsite at one primary location, with potential coverage at other sites within the account for special projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills and a solid foundation in standard accounting, with 1–3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 1-3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, staff accountant, or general accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data reconciliation).
• Solid understanding of standard bookkeeping and accounting principles, including AP/AR, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting or POS/back-office systems a plus (e.g., QuickBooks, Compass financial systems, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a primary site and occasional project support at other locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for the assigned site, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare, reconcile, and review daily, weekly, and period-end financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end and period-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and update Excel-based tracking tools, budgets, and financial models; build and refine spreadsheets to support forecasting and reporting needs.
• Assist with vendor invoicing, purchase order reconciliation, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Support budget preparation and variance analysis in partnership with site and district management.
• Travel to other sites within the account as needed to support financial projects, training, audits, or temporary coverage.
• Partner with the General Manager and district finance team to ensure compliance with Compass Group and client financial policies.
• Assist with internal and client-facings audits by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency at the site level.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Compass financial systems

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company hires a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a corporate dining account, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, timely reporting, and strong financial controls. This role is based onsite at one primary location, with potential coverage at other sites within the account for special projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills and a solid foundation in standard accounting, with 1–3+ years of experience.