Associate Accountant, Cash, Compliance & Controls

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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!

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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

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 on the P&L, and exposure to both field operations and corporate leadership.

Primary Job Responsibilities

· Reconcile high-volume credit card accounts (500–700 locations/month), ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.

· Process internal customer requests (audit, reconciliations, write-offs) via Remedy, providing responsive, solution-oriented support.

· Own monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations from end to end—independently and with precision.

· Partner with business owners to enforce compliance with financial controls and company policy.

· 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.

· Identify inefficiencies and actively drive process improvements.

· Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business required (Accounting strongly preferred); or 6+ years of relevant work experience.

· 2+ years of experience in reconciliation, credit card processing, or banking operations.

· Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups), Access, and PowerPoint.

· Experience with SAP and ReconArt is a strong plus.

· Comfortable working with large data sets and ERP systems.

Apply to Compass Group today!

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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1431830

Compass Corporate

Julia Vogel

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