Operations Accounting Lead

Compass Group•Costa Mesa, CA

23d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.Job SummaryPosition Summary The Operations Accounting Lead supports the business by overseeing daily accounting activities, coordinating financial workflows, and ensuring accurate, timely data entry across operational units. This role partners closely with Operations, Finance, and field leadership to support business performance, streamline processes, and deliver clear financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, exceptional accuracy, and experience in foodservice or retail environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred (Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field). Equivalent experience of 5+ years in accounting, finance, or business operations will be considered.
2–5 years of experience in foodservice or retail operations, accounting support, or financial coordination.
Strong data entry background with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience leading, training, or mentoring others (formal management not required).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to create client-facing presentations and clearly explain financial information.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and partner with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with POS systems, accounting platforms, or operational reporting tools.
Exposure to month-end close or financial review processes.
Strong customer service mindset and ability to support field leaders.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting tasks including reconciliations, data entry, invoice processing, and revenue/expense tracking.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all operational financial data.
Serve as the first point of contact for field teams regarding accounting questions, corrections, and workflow issues.
Prepare and validate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for Operations and Finance partners.
Monitor trends, discrepancies, and variances and communicate findings with recommendations to management.
Support month-end and year-end close processes as needed.
Partner with operators to ensure financial compliance, proper coding, and adherence to company policies.
Assist in developing or improving procedures that enhance accuracy and efficiency in reporting and accounting workflows.
Lead small-scale operational projects and process improvement initiatives.
Provide guidance, training, or oversight to team members performing data entry or transactional accounting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, HR, and Client Services.
Assist managers and directors with preparing business reviews and client financial presentations.
Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to build reports, presentations, and communication tools.
Navigate accounting systems, POS platforms, and operational reporting tools used in foodservice or retail environments.
Support data audits, uploads, and accuracy checks.