SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Group, the world’s leading contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth here at its North America headquarters in Charlotte, NC as a Sr. Accountant, Contracts. Explore an exciting accounting opportunity with us! Join our team to oversee contract reviews, ensure compliance, and maintain precise financial records. Collaborate cross-functionally, lead process enhancements, and mentor colleagues. Requirements include a degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of experience, contract interpretation skills, proficiency in Excel and SAP, strong leadership capabilities, and a positive demeanor. Let's drive excellence together!

Requirements

Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum three years full general ledger or contractual accounting experience
Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
Must be a quick learner and self-motivated, as well as resilient
Experience with contract interpretation is a plus
Proficient knowledge of Excel, SAP a plus
Experience with Hyperion/Essbase a plus
Relationship builder that is able to effectively communicate, written and verbally, with all levels of associates across the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience with contract interpretation
SAP a plus
Experience with Hyperion/Essbase a plus

Responsibilities

Review contracts to identify and interpret complex financial obligations
Ensure compliance to contract terms and commitments including, commissions, volume allowances, profit splits etc.
Prepare monthly journal entries, payments, and reconciliations for such contractual obligations
Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures manual based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Ensure monthly profit and loss statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period
Prevent earnings management through appropriate use and validation of journal entries
Partner with internal departments such as Corporate Accounting, Legal, Technical Accounting & Audit, STG, etc., as well as Field Finance and Operations management
Ensure balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly
Analyze profit and loss statement and balance sheet for possible mis-statement/defalcation Use all available tools to maintain highest degree of internal control possible
Drive, create, and implement new processes and strive to identify and implement process improvements for existing procedures
Create and maintain checklists to ensure compliance with contractual terms
Be a leader in the department, assist peers, and act as a mentor to new or existing Field Accounting associates