STAFF ACCOUNTANT - MADISON, WI

Description:

Position Title: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Pay Grade: 12
Salary: $58,000-$63,000

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 financial, operational, and reconciliation support across the Market, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending business units. This role is a key contributor to the Madison District finance team, partnering closely with the Operations Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and to support initiatives that drive continuous performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
· Support Accounts Receivable activities, including validation and reconciliation
· Review and maintain financial records to ensure accuracy and timely reporting
· Assist in the month-end close process, including general ledger accuracy and balance sheet reconciliations
· Perform monthly inventory reconciliations across three lines of business
· Prepare and maintain journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
· Partner with operations to support efficient and effective business performance
· Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner
· Support internal audits and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
· Maintain organized financial documentation and complete data entry as required
· Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
· 3+ years of general ledger experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and GAAP accounting
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across warehouse, field, and administrative teams
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Demonstrate ability to analyze data, solve problems, and work independently in a deadline-driven environmentApply 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, 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 associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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