SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - MOBILE, AL (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Mobile, AL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant performs administrative and clerical duties supporting contract compliance, budgeting, and other accounting functions. The role ensures accurate financial reporting and accounting in accordance with Group Accounting Policies and Procedures based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), while maintaining strong internal controls. It also supports field operations through financial guidance, training, and coordination with corporate functions. The position reviews client and third-party contracts, monitors compliance with financial obligations, and prepares related journal entries, payments, and reconciliations. It also contributes to process improvement, supports and mentors accounting associates, and helps identify best practices and efficiencies. The position is hybrid in Mobile, Alabama.

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.
Quick learner who is self-motivated and resilient.
Proven ability to influence and manage resources.
Proficient knowledge of Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with associates at all organizational levels.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with contract interpretation.
Knowledge of SAP.
Experience with Hyperion/Essbase.

Responsibilities

Ensure monthly profit and loss statements accurately reflect the results of the period.
Ensure accounting conforms to Group Accounting Policies and Procedures based on IFRS.
Use available tools to maintain the highest possible degree of internal control.
Ensure balance sheet accounts reflect correct balances and are reviewed and reconciled monthly.
Analyze profit and loss statements and balance sheets for possible misstatement or defalcation.
Prevent earnings management through appropriate use and validation of journal entries.
Create and maintain daily and closing checklists for operations.
Maintain accurate contact information for 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 corporate functions, including Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets, and Payroll.
Create and implement new processes and identify and implement improvements to existing procedures.
Assist peers and mentor new or existing Field Accounting associates.
Identify best practices and improve processes and efficiencies.
Review client and/or third-party contracts to identify and interpret financial obligations.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and commitments, including commissions, volume allowances, and profit splits.
Prepare monthly journal entries, payments, and reconciliations for contractual obligations.