STAFF ACCOUNTANT - MOUNTAIN VIEW

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of a corporate dining account, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, timely reporting, and strong financial controls at the assigned site. This role is based onsite at one primary location but will also support other sites within the account or district on an as-needed basis for special projects, financial reviews, or coverage. The ideal candidate combines strong Excel skills with a solid foundation in standard accounting and bookkeeping practices, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for the assigned site, 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; build and refine spreadsheets to support forecasting and reporting needs.
•    Assist with vendor invoicing, purchase order reconciliation, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
•    Support budget preparation and variance analysis in partnership with site and district management.
•    Travel to other sites within the account as needed to support 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 financial processes and reporting efficiency at the site level.
•    Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

•    Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
•    1-3+ years of experience in a bookkeeping, staff accountant, or general accounting role.
•    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required (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 AP/AR, journal entries, and reconciliations.
•    Experience with accounting or POS/back-office systems a plus (e.g., QuickBooks, Compass financial systems, or similar).
•    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 work collaboratively with site management and finance leadership.
•    Food service, hospitality, or corporate dining industry experience preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

•    Primarily an onsite office/administrative environment within a corporate dining operation.
•    May require occasional local travel to other sites to support projects or coverage needs.
•    Standard office physical demands, including extended periods of computer use.