Staff Accountant
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Job overview
Continental Services is hiring a Staff Accountant. Continental Services is a contract dining and refreshment provider that backs a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, consistently ranking among the top providers according to Food Management Magazine. The company’s mission is to delight guests every meal every day, guided by core values of exceptional service, hospitality, collaboration, responsibility, and innovation.
Key focus areas include Assist with the month-end close process, Support monthly and year‑end financial close, including assigned journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet account reconciliations, and Perform daily bank reconciliations.
Important skills include Accounting Software, Excel, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Skills, Organizational Skills, and Attention To Detail.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Staff Accountant
Department: Accounting 500002
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Sterling Heights
Reporting To: Patrick Clancy
Description
A Taste of Who We Are:
Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.
Our Mission
Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.
Our Core Values
Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.
Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.
Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.
Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.
Innovation – We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.
The Experience You’ll Create:
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Assist with the month-end close process
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Support monthly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet account reconciliations
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Perform daily bank reconciliations
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Generate ad hoc reports using accounting software as requested
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Contribute to special projects and process improvements initiatives
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Respond to information requests and assist with internal and external audits
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Collaborate with team members inside and outside the department
Ingredients for Thriving:
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Minimum of 1 - 2 years of relevant accounting experience, which could include internships or more junior accounting roles.
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Proficiency with accounting software and strong excel skills
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Strong analytical, mathematical and organizational skills with a focus on details
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Demonstrates a strong drive and ambition to achieve results.
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Motivated to learn new processes, adapt to change and readily accepts coaching and feedback to support both professional development and organizational goals.
Location(s) & Logistics:
- Full-time role in our Sterling Heights office, potential for a day a week remote after onboarding is successfully completed.
Savor the Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:
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Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
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Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Parental Leave
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401(k) with company match
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Paid Time Off
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Wellness Programs
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Referral bonus
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Additional Perks
To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits.
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