Associate Accountant, Cash, Compliance & Controls (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)

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.