ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE - GALESBURG, MI at Canteen North… · Galesburg

Summary: Canteen, part of Compass Group, provides food, service, and workplace experience solutions through markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services. The Accounting Associate supports financial operations by managing accounts receivable activity, monitoring payments and invoices, balancing accounts, conducting collections, and assisting with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:
- Monitors credits and debits for accounts
- Follows posts of payments for customers, sends payments to accounts, verifies payment or deposits, monitors unpaid invoices and contacts customers who are late on payment
- Balances daily and month end account receivable to general ledger balances
- Investigates outstanding invoices, makes collection calls, negotiates payment terms, and processes liens for collections
- Enters data into accounts receivable general ledger accounts
- Assists financial department with various administrative tasks
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Cash room coverage may be required
- Willingness to learn multiple computer programs/systems

Required Qualifications:
- Monday - Friday
- In-office
- 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting, or equivalent education with ability to demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Quickbooks
- Ability to analyze information and resolve issues
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, communication skills, data entry skills, and math skills

Required Skills: Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Accounting Principles, Credit and Collection Regulations, Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks

Benefits: Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available, Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program, Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)., Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.