Staff Accountant – Operations & Growth

Canteen North America; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

The Canteen Staff Accountant position provides accounting and operational support across our three lines of business: Vending, Market, and Office Coffee Service (OCS). This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in growing their career within an operations-focused accounting environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookup formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and desire for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable activities.
• Assist with payroll duties.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Manage P-card activity and supporting documentation.
• Process customer commissions.
• Participate in cash room activities, including petty cash reconciliation and cash management.
• Assist with fixed asset tracking and management.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support audits, compliance activities, data entry, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Month-end close

Excel (Lookup & Pivot)

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

The Canteen Staff Accountant position provides accounting and operational support across our three lines of business: Vending, Market, and Office Coffee Service (OCS). This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in growing their career within an operations-focused accounting environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of their responsibilities.