Accounting Assistant

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT position.

Location: Canteen – 3612 North Main Street, Peoria, IL 61611.

Note:

online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full‑time. Monday–Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Pay Range: $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Requirement: Previous data entry and Microsoft Excel experience preferred.

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 our growth. 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.

Summary: Under the guidance of the Accounting Manager, performs duties associated with accounts payable and/or accounts receivables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Accounts Payable function (e.g. check runs, review entries).
• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Responds to vendor inquiries.
• Maintains reports, spreadsheets and accounting files.
• Researches and solves payment discrepancies.
• Makes adjustments to accounts as necessary.
• Prepares bank deposits.
• Completes bank reconciliation.
• Follows up on aging accounts.
• Prepares and maintains financial and business transactions.
• Assists with reporting to support month‑end accounting close entries; prepares various account reconciliations.
• Develops and runs queries using Access and Excel.
• Prepares other accounting‑related reports and accounting duties as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate Benefits for Full‑time and Part‑time:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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.

Wage transparency 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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