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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Compass Group
San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Apr 2026
💰 $90,000/yr($85,000/yr$90,000/yr)

About the role

 

 

Position Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 

Pay Grade: 13 

Salary: $85,000-$90,000

 

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

 

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

Senior Accountant 


Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and partnering with operations to drive financial results?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant with strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to take ownership of the close process, financial analysis, and reporting. This role will work closely with Chefs, Managers, Bookkeepers, and Controllers to ensure accurate financials and support business decisions.

 

Job Description:

• Enforces all cash handling procedures

• Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts

• Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use

• Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity

• Assists in developing forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities

• Reviews general ledger and balance sheets • Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues

• Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution

• Maintains inventory and cost control procedures

• Reviews accounts receivable and follows up for collections as needed

• Prepares and submits subsidy invoices for payment along with corresponding backup

• Responds to client questions

• Understand and uphold contract obligations

• Act as an accounting resource to the Management team and Bookkeepers

• Assist with oversight of financials throughout the district

• Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources as needed

• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned Preferred

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience

• A minimum of three to five years' experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities

• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus

• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts

• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information

• Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships

• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

 

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental

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