STAFF ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

10d•Hybrid

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 Review client and/or 3rd party contracts to identify and interpret 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 Create and maintain checklists to ensure compliance with contractual terms

Requirements

Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum one-year full general ledger accounting experience
Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
Must be a quick learner and self-motivated, as well as resilient
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 is a plus
Proficient knowledge of Excel, SAP a plus
Experience with Hyperion/Essbase a plus

Responsibilities

Review client and/or 3rd party contracts to identify and interpret 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
Create and maintain checklists to ensure compliance with contractual terms