STAFF ACCOUNTANT - REDWOOD CITY, CA

Compass Group • Redwood City, CA

3d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of 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 sites within the account or district for special projects, financial reviews, or coverage. The position calls for strong Excel skills, a foundation in accounting and bookkeeping practices, and comfort working in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Requirements

• One to three or more years of experience in bookkeeping, staff accounting, or general accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, 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 and 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 collaborate 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, 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, and build or refine spreadsheets for forecasting and reporting.
• Assist with vendor invoicing, purchase order reconciliation, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Support budget preparation and variance analysis in partnership with site and district management.
• Travel to other account sites 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 assigned accounting and administrative duties.

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 may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree