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STAFF ACCOUNTANT - LANCASTER, PA

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$60–65K/yr
Location
LANCASTER, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Canteen is hiring a Staff Accountant to support financial operations across a district. The role reviews operating statements, assists with close processes, analyzes general ledger accounts, prepares financial reports and invoices, and supports inventory, accounts receivable, payroll, and HR administration. The position is in-office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a stated pay range of $60,000 to $65,000.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AccountingFoodservice or Retail AccountingP&L ManagementVariance AnalysisFinancial ControlsFinancial Statement PreparationBudgetingForecastingAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailMicrosoft OfficeExcelSAPERP SystemsOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependenceIntegrityProfessionalism

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Equivalent Professional Experience3+ Years Accounting Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Canteen

  • We are hiring immediately for a Staff Accountant position.

  • Location : Note: online applications accepted only .

  • Schedule : Monday - Friday

  • Requirement : In-office

  • Pay Range: $60,000 to $65,000 *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

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.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviews monthly operating statements to ensure accuracy and proper expense coding

  • Assists with monthly and fiscal close processes

  • Analyzes the general ledger and prepares balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner

  • Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and client use

  • Performs inventory analysis and verification

  • Prepares and submits subsidy invoices with appropriate supporting documentation

  • Reviews accounts receivable and follows up as needed

  • Ensures financial activity aligns with contract terms and client agreements

  • Responds to client financial questions in a timely and professional manner

  • Acts as an accounting resource to Operations Management and unit-level administrators

  • Assists with financial oversight across the district

  • Supports payroll and HR administration as needed

  • Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience

  • Three plus years of progressive experience in accounting

  • Experience in foodservice or retail accounting preferred

  • Solid understanding of P&L management, variance analysis, and financial controls

  • Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts

  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills; SAP or other ERP systems a plus

  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • High level of independence, integrity, and professionalism

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : 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 the following benefits to associates: 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) 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

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Canteen

How this job compares

Set against the 4,895 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–65K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$91–146K/yr86 salary ranges
  • US median$95–139K/yr2,417 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $63K, is 48% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($120K) — in the lowest quarter of Accounting salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 241 open Accounting jobs in Pennsylvania and 4,895 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,597 postings).
Education
2,432 of the 4,895 open Accounting jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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