About this role
Gourmet
Gourmet
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.
Job Summary
Ready for your next big step? As our Accounting Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping our financial world running smoothly. You’ll collaborate with teams across the venue, turn data into insights, and help shape smart business decisions. If you’re looking to grow your leadership skills and make your mark, this role is built for you.
Why You’ll Love This Role You get real responsibility and real impact from day one You’ll grow as a leader with hands-on mentorship Your work directly influences how the business performs You’ll be part of an environment that values new ideas, curiosity, and teamwork
What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 1-3 years of accounting experience (bonus points for hospitality/event experience!) Confident with Excel + financial systems (ERP experience is a plus) A solid understanding of GAAP and strong attention to detail CPA or working toward it is great—but not required
What You’ll Do
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Prep and analyze monthly financial reports so the team knows what’s really going on
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Support budgeting + forecasting that guide big decisions
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Help ensure our financial processes stay accurate and compliant
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Oversee AP, AR, and general ledger activity
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Jump in on audits + help improve how we work
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Lead and mentor the accounting team (yes—leadership experience you can grow into!)
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Associates at Gourmet Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Personal Leave
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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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.
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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: removed
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Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.
Job Details
Categories
- Accounting and Finance
- SALARY
Job title ACCOUNTING MANAGER - Rutgers University - Piscataway, NJ
Position Type Full Time
Location
1 SCARLET KNIGHTS WAY, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Job ID 1572615