As a Lead in field accounting at Compass, my primary responsibility is to review all entries submitted by my team. Flik field accountants create entries daily, and they must be reviewed for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company accounting standards. In addition, Leads review the balance sheet reconciliations that are completed during the ABS review period mid month. The Field accountants create reconciliations to help monitor balance sheet accounts. Each reconciliation must include a response in the ABS database and each balance/explanation must be supported through source documentation. The Lead must review each response to ensure balance sheet standards for Compass are met, backup documentation is valid, and that the accountants are understanding their responsibilities per the balance sheet. The Lead is also responsible for training accountants on as needed basis. Leads can help new accountants get up to speed or assist seasoned accountants with new task they may not have done before. Leads must be available to communicate with their team to help with any questions or issues that come up during the month. Leads also assist supervisors and other higher ups disseminate compass policy from the top down.

Travel to business units of Compass Group USA to perform internal audits