Financial Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

Responsible for clerical functions and administrative support of food service programs.

Location:

1000 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38505 (Tennessee Tech University)

Schedule:

Full time;
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

• Assist the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial, payroll, and administrative tasks.
• Count, record, and prepare miscellaneous deposits & contributions collected.
• Assist with data entry, invoice processing, and account reconciliations.
• Answer telephones and direct inquiries in a professional and client‑centric manner.
• Maintain confidential personnel files.
• Assist management staff in preparing confidential employment and labor relations documents.
• Assist with staffing, including finding staff when employees call out on short notice.
• Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, administrators, and student parents.
• Complete and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students eligible for free and reduced priced lunches.
• Enter weekly cash sales and meal counts using a computer.
• Perform daily bank deposit reconciliation.
• Process vendor invoices for payment, ensuring accurate calculations and price verification.
• Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly state claim form for reimbursement.
• Assist in preparation of end‑of‑month financial reports.
• Attend in‑service and/or safety meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Excel experience is required.

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.