Accountant, Staff Sr

Compass Corporate Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 14 A family of companies and experiencesAs 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. Our 225,000 associates 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 SummaryCompass Group, the world's leading contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth here at its North America headquarters in Charlotte, NC as a Sr. New Business Accountant.The primary role is providing financial support to our field operations while maintaining top notch internal customer service.Responsibilities:

Provide on-site opening support for new field operations

Provide daily support to new field operations by training operators to use and understand financial information and back office accounting systems

Ensure monthly profit and loss statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period

Verify balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly

Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures manual based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Use all available tools to maintain highest degree of internal control possible

Liaise with the Field Accounting Contract Team to ensure compliance to contract terms and commitments including investments, commissions, profit splits etc.

Analyze profit and loss statement and balance sheet for possible misstatement/defalcation

Prevent earnings management through appropriate use and validation of journal entries

Create and maintain task list items for all operations

Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers

Act as a liaison between field operations and other Corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets and Payroll

Manage lost business for all sectors to ensure they are properly closed

Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiencies

Contribute to the development of the New Business Field Accounting Strategies and Initiatives

Qualifications:

Four-year Accounting or Finance degree required

3+ years accounting experience with 1+ years in Compass Field Accounting preferred

Demonstrated training ability through field support or leadership experience

Exceptional customer service skills and a positive can-do attitude

Good working knowledge of SAP and MyFinance

Must have the following essential skills: excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and planning skills; high level of initiative and sense of urgency; and strong training skills.

Ability to be flexible in a changing environment and to handle multiple tasks

Must have the ability to travel approximately 75%

Apply to Compass Group today!Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) 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

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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