STAFF ACCOUNTANT - CAPITAL ASSETS

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

25d

About The Position

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today! great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job Summary· Perform complex validations prior to processing of asset requests of tangible, intangible and leased Assets (SAP: set-ups, transfers, and retirements); this will include interpreting accounting requirements based on requests from various sources. · Independently analyzing asset purchase requests and determining the correct asset setup as it relates asset classification and useful life. · Answer supporting questions from our customer, which may include lease, asset creation, asset change, invoice, and journal entry inquiries · Validate complex violation requests prior to set up asset(s) as appropriate and prepare/post journal entry as assigned (this will include interpreting accounting requirements based on requests from various sources) and work with requestors to resolve submission discrepancies. · Provide training to internal customers on the requirements for Asset Requests. · Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures and maintains our internal controls. · Review and validate client contracts to ensure requirements for compliance to contract terms including operation maintenance and balance sheet review (investments, pre-opening, commissions) for assigned sectors. · Provide month end support to the Asset team by recording/posting Journal Entries in SAP and supply/ensure appropriate support is provided for future audit review. · Support audit requests as needed. · Lead Asset Physical Inventories – for assigned sectors. · Act as a liaison between assigned sector operations and other corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Food Buy, Treasury, IT, Audit and Field Accounting. · Prepare monthly analysis for assigned Sectors on or before due date. · Prepare assigned monthly account reconciliations for BS GL accounts on or before due date. · Prepare monthly reporting and submit on or before due dates. · Identify best practices within the role and bring suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies to manager. · Escalate issues to your leadership in a timely manner. · Support sector and teammates to ensure all requirements are handled professionally and timely. · Perform other accounting tasks as assigned. · Assist Management with ad hoc projects or requests as assigned.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Accounting or Business w/ Accounting concentration Or Associates Degree in Accounting with 5-10 years of related experience.
Positive attitude and team mindset is a must.
Solid excel experience.
GAAP and IFRS experience is a plus.
Asset accounting experience is a plus.
SAP experience is a plus.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Timely and consistent communication to leadership.
Excellent customer service skills.
Adaptable and flexible in an ever changing environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

GAAP and IFRS experience is a plus.
Asset accounting experience is a plus.
SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform complex validations prior to processing of asset requests of tangible, intangible and leased Assets (SAP: set-ups, transfers, and retirements); this will include interpreting accounting requirements based on requests from various sources.
Independently analyzing asset purchase requests and determining the correct asset setup as it relates asset classification and useful life.
Answer supporting questions from our customer, which may include lease, asset creation, asset change, invoice, and journal entry inquiries
Validate complex violation requests prior to set up asset(s) as appropriate and prepare/post journal entry as assigned (this will include interpreting accounting requirements based on requests from various sources) and work with requestors to resolve submission discrepancies.
Provide training to internal customers on the requirements for Asset Requests.
Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures and maintains our internal controls.
Review and validate client contracts to ensure requirements for compliance to contract terms including operation maintenance and balance sheet review (investments, pre-opening, commissions) for assigned sectors.
Provide month end support to the Asset team by recording/posting Journal Entries in SAP and supply/ensure appropriate support is provided for future audit review.
Support audit requests as needed.
Lead Asset Physical Inventories – for assigned sectors.
Act as a liaison between assigned sector operations and other corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Food Buy, Treasury, IT, Audit and Field Accounting.
Prepare monthly analysis for assigned Sectors on or before due date.
Prepare assigned monthly account reconciliations for BS GL accounts on or before due date.
Prepare monthly reporting and submit on or before due dates.
Identify best practices within the role and bring suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies to manager.
Escalate issues to your leadership in a timely manner.
Support sector and teammates to ensure all requirements are handled professionally and timely.
Perform other accounting tasks as assigned.
Assist Management with ad hoc projects or requests as assigned.