Senior Accountant; Hybrid Job Mobile area,Alabama USA,Finance & Banking

Position: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID)

Compass Corporate

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As the leading food service 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

Compass Group has an opening for a Senior Accountant in their Mobile, AL office. This role will perform administrative and clerical duties to support contract compliance, budgeting and other accounting functions. This role offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

Ensure monthly profit and loss statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period

Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures manual based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Use all available tools to maintain the highest degree of internal control possible

Balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly

Analyze profit and loss statement and balance sheet for possible misstatement/defalcation

Prevent earnings management through appropriate use and validation of journal entries

Create and maintain day by day and closing checklists for all operations

Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers

Provide daily support to field operations by training operators to use and understand financial information and back-office accounting systems

Act as a liaison between field operations and other corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets and Payroll

Drive, create, and implement new processes and strive to identify and implement process improvements for existing procedures

Be a leader in the department, assist peers, and act as a mentor to new or existing Field Accounting associates

Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiencies

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

Qualifications:

Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum three years full general ledger or contractual accounting experience

Excellent customer service skills

Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Proven leadership ability

Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines

Must be a quick learner and self-motivated, as well as resilient

Experience with contract interpretation is a plus

Proven ability to influence and manage resources

Proficient knowledge of Excel, SAP a plus;
Experience with Hyperion/Essbase a plus

Relationship builder that is able to effectively communicate, written and verbally, with all levels of associates across the organization

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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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements…


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