ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT - MOBILE, AL (HYBRID)

Job Description

Job Description

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

Job Description:

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

Apply to Compass Group today!

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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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)

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.

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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Req ID: 1524733

Compass Corporate

Julia Vogel

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