STAFF ACCOUNTANT - REDMOND, WA
Salary: $80,168.40 - $80,170 /year
Pay Grade: 12
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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
Job Summary
The Role of the Senior Accountant will perform a variety of tasks all aimed at focusing on general ledger accounting transactions. This role will support the Accounting Manager in the month end close process as well as ad hoc projects as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for catering, cafés, and market operations
- Assist in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Maintain and analyze P&L and balance sheet activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Monitor and analyze food, labor, and operating costs, identifying variances against budget and forecast
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes for multiple locations
- Partner with operations teams to ensure accurate cost allocation across cafés, markets, and catering services
- Process invoices (manual and auto-posted), ensuring accurate coding to appropriate accounts and cost centers
- Review and reconcile supplier statements; investigate and resolve billing discrepancies
- Ensure accurate vendor setup and documentation compliance
- Maintain controls over inventory, waste tracking, and shrinkage in coordination with site managers
- Track expenses and support accruals related to operations and projects
- Support system integrations and financial tracking for platforms such as POS and catering systems
- Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and audit standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in food service, hospitality, or multi-site operations
- Strong understanding of cost accounting and budget management
- Experience with ERP systems and financial tools; familiarity with POS or food service systems is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, forecasting, variance analysis)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Ability to dissect complex transactions to achieve the end goal of correcting entry errors
- Strong analytical skills
Other Qualifications:
- Advanced understanding of GAAP Accounting
- Able to perform month end close tasks as well as train and delegate tasks to meet deadlines
- 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
- Natural tendency to initiate process improvements
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, be well organized, perform under stressful situations and communicate effectively
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Associates at Eurest 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.
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.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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