Associate Accountant

Compass Group USA Inc•Lenexa, KS

29d•$26 - $29

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant provides financial, operational, and reconciliation support for both the OCS and Vending business units. This role is responsible for warehouse reconciliation, AP/AR support, pricing updates, variance review, and troubleshooting issues related to billing, cash handling, inventory, and equipment. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with operations teams are essential.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; relevant experience considered.
1-3 years of accounting, AP/AR, reconciliation, or operational support experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable working with vending technology, credit card readers, and basic machine troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse reconciliation and maintain inventory accuracy.
Create customer orders, process invoices, and support Accounts Receivable.
Review financial records, validate data, and ensure timely reporting.
Investigate and resolve cash overage/shortage variances and warehouse discrepancies.
Complete pricing updates for OCS and Vending products as needed.
Troubleshoot vending machines with credit card readers; coordinate installs and removals.
Collaborate with warehouses, route drivers, and field operations to resolve issues.
Assist with data entry, documentation, and audit preparation.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to financial controls and company procedures.