Summary
Location
New Brockton
Type
full-time
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About this role
For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.
We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.
The Accounting Clerk performs clerical duties such as accounts payables, accounts receivable, and other activities as assigned. • Audit product returns against adjustments on customer invoices to ensure accuracy of product and payment upon return • Manage route reconciliation process to ensure accurate and complete accounting for all deliveries • Review route driver paperwork to ensure proper payment handling procedures consistent with Ben E. Keith guidelines • Review any adjustments made to the invoices (pricing errors, returned product, etc.) and ensure documentation is legible and accurate • Manage payroll process to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll • Manage accounts receivable process to ensure timely and effective posting of all remittances • Manage accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate payment of all vendor invoicing • Ensure financial controls are established and adhered to • Ensure that the BEK administrative requirements are performed accurately and in a timely manner • Maintain office records • Perform basic bookkeeping activities • Perform routine data entry • Assist with research projects • Ensure completion of regular administrative responsibilities and manage resolution of outstanding issues • Fill in for office manager or administrator (vacation, open position, etc.) as needed • Attend meetings as required • Project a friendly, professional image at all times • Provide administrative and clerical support wherever needed • Prioritize multiple, competing priorities • Perform job duties in a manner that protect employee and company confidentiality
Job Qualifications
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications • Extensive computer skills required • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) • Oracle PeopleSoft experience a plus • Ability to use 10-key by touch preferred • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments • Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment • Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail • Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations • Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply • High school graduate or GED required
Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
· Short and Long Term Disability
· 401K with matching contribution
· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness Program
· Educational Assistance Program
· Paid Vacation and holidays
· Employee Credit Union
We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Other facts
About Ben E. Keith Company
Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E. Keith is a privately held company employing over 6,000 associates.
Our values stress a commitment to our employees, as they are our strength and the key to the success – past, present and future.
At Ben E. Keith we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strength, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face.
What you'll do
- The Accounting Clerk performs clerical duties including managing accounts payable and receivable, auditing product returns, and ensuring accurate payroll processing. Additional responsibilities include maintaining office records and providing administrative support as needed.
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