SR. ACCOUNTANT (MOBILE, AL)

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service, and our great results. With over 284,000 US associates, we work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more across all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding, shaping the industry and creating new opportunities for innovation.

About the role

Performs administrative and clerical duties to support contract compliance, budgeting, and other accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 manual based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Use all available tools to maintain the highest degree of internal control possible.
• Balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly.
• Analyze profit and loss statement and balance sheet for possible misstatement or defalcation.
• Prevent earnings management through appropriate use and validation of journal entries.
• Create and maintain day-to-day and closing checklists for all operations.
• Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers.
• 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.
• Drive, create, and implement new processes and strive to identify and implement process improvements for existing procedures.
• Be a leader in the department, assist peers, and act as a mentor to new or existing Field Accounting associates.
• Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Review client and/or 3rd party contracts to identify and interpret financial obligations.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and commitments including commissions, volume allowances, profit splits, etc.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, payments, and reconciliations for such contractual obligations.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum three years of full general ledger or contractual accounting experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines.
• Must be a quick learner, self-motivated, and resilient.
• Experience with contract interpretation is a plus.
• Proven ability to influence and manage resources.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel; SAP and Hyperion/Essbase experience is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of associates across the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance / AD&D and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off and 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.