STAFF ACCOUNTANT - MOUNTAIN VIEW

Compass Group•Mountain View, CA

40d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day financial operations for a corporate dining account, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, timely reporting, and strong financial controls. The role is based onsite at one primary location and may support other account or district sites as needed for special projects, financial reviews, training, audits, or coverage. The position calls for strong Excel skills, knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping practices, and comfort working in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. The Staff Accountant performs accounting and administrative work, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, period-end close support, spreadsheet maintenance, vendor invoice support, budgeting and variance analysis, audit preparation, and process improvement. The role partners with the General Manager and district finance team to support compliance with company and client financial policies. Local travel may be required to other sites as business needs require.

Requirements

1–3+ years of experience in a bookkeeping, staff accountant, or general accounting role.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data reconciliation; experience building and maintaining spreadsheets for reporting and analysis.
Solid understanding of standard bookkeeping and accounting principles, including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a primary site and occasional project support at other locations.
Willingness and ability to travel locally to other sites as business needs require.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with site management and finance leadership.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience with accounting or POS/back-office systems, such as QuickBooks, Compass financial systems, or similar.
Food service, hospitality, or corporate dining industry experience.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for the assigned site, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
Prepare, reconcile, and review daily, weekly, and period-end financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
Support month-end and period-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Maintain and update Excel-based tracking tools, budgets, and financial models; build and refine spreadsheets for forecasting and reporting.
Assist with vendor invoicing, purchase order reconciliation, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
Support budget preparation and variance analysis in partnership with site and district management.
Travel to other sites within the account as needed for financial projects, training, audits, or temporary coverage.
Partner with the General Manager and district finance team to ensure compliance with Compass Group and client financial policies.
Assist with internal and client-facing audits by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.
Identify opportunities to improve site-level financial processes and reporting efficiency.
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws