STAFF ACCOUNTANT - BELMONT, MI
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000
Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come grow with us. We are Canteen.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant provides accounting and operational support across our three lines of business: Office Coffee Service (OCS). This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in growing their career within an operations-focused accounting environment.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of their responsibilities. We are looking for someone who enjoys problem solving, takes initiative, and seeks additional responsibilities when time allows. This role offers exposure to multiple areas of the business and opportunities for professional growth over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Support accounts receivable activities
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports
- Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
- Perform monthly inventory reconciliations
- Manage P-card activity and supporting documentation
- Process customer commissions
- Participate in cash room activities, including petty cash reconciliation and cash management
- Assist with fixed asset tracking and management
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Support audits, compliance activities, data entry, and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
- 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required
- Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookup formulas and pivot tables
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing responsibilities
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn
- Positive attitude, initiative, and desire for professional growth
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting and operations. You'll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business, work closely with leadership, and have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as your skills and experience grow. This role is well-suited for someone who is looking to expand their knowledge and develop into a larger role over time.
Apply to Canteen today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability
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