Associate Accountant
Associate Accountant
Charlotte ,  North Carolina Direct Hire Nov 13, 2026
Associate Accountant 
About the Position: Are you a recent graduate with an accounting degree looking to launch your career? Look no further; this role is for you! The Associate Accountant position is a great opportunity for an entry-level accounting professional to gain large company experience while utilizing excellent customer service skills and a strong educational foundation in accounting. This team is dynamic and fast paced, with excellent training, support, and mentorship; Forbes has even called this company a Best Employer for New Grads!

About the Company: Our global Fortune 500 client is a world class food service provider with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating 30+ years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 300 employees within the last 10+ years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.

Opportunity: Direct-Hire / Permanent
Location: SW Charlotte (Airport Area)
Schedule: Hybrid – 70% Remote - (Only 6 days onsite per month)

Company Benefits & Perks:
  • 3 weeks of Vacation/Sick Days
  • 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Half Days + Floating Holiday
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Multiple Plan Options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Life Insurance Policy 
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Discount Program, Wellness Rewards, Lifestyle Health Coaching, & Employee Assistance Program
  • 2 Gyms, Medical Clinic, Pickleball and Basketball Courts, Snacks, and other perks onsite
  • 401K: 50% potential company match on the $1 up to 6%

Responsibilities:
  • Communicate with field managers at various locations regarding accounting questions via email (and some phone), providing excellent internal customer service
  • Train field managers via phone to use and understand SAP Accounting software
  • Prepare journal entries as needed in SAP Accounting software
  • Review monthly P&L statements to ensure accuracy to the results of the period
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly
  • Perform balance sheet review funds, inventory, entitlement accruals, and operation closures
  • Verify contact information is updated and correct in SAP Accounting software for a portfolio of field managers
  • Adhere to accounting policies and procedures and maintains internal controls

Qualifications:
  • Entry-level accounting experience
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3+ months minimum of accounting internship/work experience (GL, tax, audit, AP, AR, etc.)
    • Associate’s Degree and at least 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to explain complex accounting and finance concepts well
  • Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines

**If you know of someone who could be a fit for this role, send their resume to amartyn@getcrg.com! You would receive a $300 referral bonus if they are hired in this position!**

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SeniorityLevel: Associate