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Position Title: ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT, CASH COMPLIANCE & CONTROLS 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. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Job Summary Job Description: Join the Cash Compliance & Controls (C3) team and help drive financial accuracy across hundreds of operations. As an Associate Accountant, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of credit card and banking transactions across Compass’s expansive footprint. This role offers a fast-paced environment, direct impact to the financial statement, and exposure to both field operations and corporate leadership. Key Responsibilities • Reconcile high-volume credit card and banking activities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies. • Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are reviewed and reconciled monthly to ensure the balance is properly stated. • Investigate recurring exceptions and trends to flag high-risk locations; collaborate with Loss Prevention on reporting. • Prepare accurate journal entries and support month-end close. • Process internal customer requests (audit, field, treasury and payroll) via Remedy, providing responsive, solution-oriented support. • Create and maintain monthly and closing checklists for all operations. • Partner with business owners to enforce compliance with financial controls and company policy. • Identify inefficiencies and actively drive process improvements. • Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned. Required Qualifications: • 4 year degree in Accounting or Finance • Accounting internship experience and prior customer service background • Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills (verbal and written) • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines • Quick learner who is self-motivated and able to work independently • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with associates, customers, and all levels of management • SAP experience • Positive, proactive attitude • Demonstrated ability to take initiative (self-starter) Apply to Compass Group today! Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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. 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. compass-usa.com Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: info.flclearinghouse.com Req ID: 1583711 Compass Corporate Courtney E Sink [[req_classification]]

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Position Title: ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT, CASH COMPLIANCE & CONTROLS
A family of companies and experiences
great people. great services. great results.
Reconcile high-volume credit card and banking activities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are reviewed and reconciled monthly to ensure the balance is properly stated.
Investigate recurring exceptions and trends to flag high-risk locations; collaborate with Loss Prevention on reporting.
Prepare accurate journal entries and support month-end close.
Process internal customer requests (audit, field, treasury and payroll) via Remedy, providing responsive, solution-oriented support.
Create and maintain monthly and closing checklists for all operations.
Partner with business owners to enforce compliance with financial controls and company policy.
Identify inefficiencies and actively drive process improvements.
Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.
4 year degree in Accounting or Finance
Accounting internship experience and prior customer service background
Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines
Quick learner who is self-motivated and able to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with associates, customers, and all levels of management
SAP experience
Positive, proactive attitude
Demonstrated ability to take initiative (self-starter)
Apply to Compass Group today!
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

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