Accounting Associate

Crêpes à Latte creates memorable food-and-beverage experiences for tradeshows, corporate events, and hospitality venues across the country. We bring together thoughtful service, operational excellence, and a genuine passion for creating meaningful moments for clients and guests. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a voice and a stake in our shared success. We invest in people at every stage of their careers and value creativity, accountability, collaboration, and a willingness to learn. Whether your work is behind the scenes or face-to-face with clients, you will be part of a team that takes pride in doing great work—and enjoys doing it together. ABOUT THE ROLE The Accounting Associate supports the financial operations of Crêpes à Latte through accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, expense management, reporting, and sales tax administration. This role helps maintain accurate records and strong financial controls, independently reviews payments and expenses within established company policies, and investigates accounting issues to recommend solutions to Finance leadership. WHAT YOU WILL DO Process vendor invoices and payments, maintain vendor records, and collect W-9 forms and certificates of insurance. Create and send client invoices, maintain client payment information, and process deposits. Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate accounting discrepancies. Review and approve or reject vendor payments and employee expenses within company policies and delegated authority; verify coding and supporting documentation in Expensify and QuickBooks. Prepare requested financial reports and assist with assigned monthly expense reports. Manage monthly sales tax filings, records, and deadlines; identify compliance concerns. Evaluate accounting procedures and internal controls, investigate issues, and recommend practical corrective actions to Finance leadership. Distribute mail and maintain paper records as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business and cloud collaboration tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organization, and prioritization skills, with attention to accuracy and deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively and learn new processes and systems. Preferred: QuickBooks Desktop experience and intermediate or advanced Excel skills. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a full-time, salaried, exempt on-site position based at our headquarters in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000. Actual compensation will be based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law. For eligible full-time employees, the benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, bonus eligibility, employee stock ownership (ESOP), and paid time off. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Crêpes à Latte is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crêpes à Latte