Job Description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

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

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.