ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR at Compass Group in Knoxville, TN

Salary: $19 - $21/hr

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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 ourgrowth. 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.

Job Summary

Behind every seamless dining experience is a strong operational foundation — and that's where you come in. Canteen, a division of Compass Group, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Coordinator to support the financial and administrative backbone of our operations. In this role, you'll be a key partner to our operations team, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and smooth day-to-day processes that keep our business running efficiently.

If you love bringing order to numbers, thrive on precision, and want to be part of a fast-paced, people-first hospitality environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

What You'll Do

• Process payroll and submit human resources forms accurately and on time
• Process vendor payables, prepare and submit payment requests, and manage journal entry transfers
• Maintain client accounts, prepare accounts receivable invoices, and follow up on delinquent accounts through collection calls
• Reconcile cash received against cash recorded, and reconcile inventory to ensure accuracy
• Assist with invoice entry, transfers, and research on outstanding accounts payable
• Maintain organized, accurate filing of paid invoices
• Enter and balance purchasing card receipts
• Enter and maintain accurate, up-to-date data within inventory systems
• Enter, submit, and follow up on work orders, escalating as needed to keep projects moving
• Support the broader team with additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial recordkeeping
• Comfort working with payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliation processes
• Clear, professional communication skills — you're comfortable following up with clients and vendors alike
• Ability to juggle multiple administrative and accounting tasks while meeting deadlines
• A proactive, organized approach and a team-player mindset

Why Join Us

Join a team where your accuracy and reliability directly support exceptional dining experiences across our accounts. You'll gain hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle in a dynamic hospitality environment, with the opportunity to grow your skills alongside a supportive, collaborative team.

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1557508

Canteen

Johanna P Heidler