Accounts Payable Assc

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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable associate position is responsible for accounts payable duties for inventory purchased for resale in the business.

*Maintain accounts payable files.

*Verify accuracy of work performed by other accounts payable associates by reviewing their work Posted Voucher listing on daily basis.

*Code invoices to be paid.
* Voucher invoices received from vendors for product purchased for resale.
* Identify, and resolve, all discrepancies between pricing/quantities for items received per what we are being invoiced for per the vendor.
* Work with merchandise department head on pricing discrepancies and/or operations personnel on quantity discrepancies.
* Follow up on all open items to ensure timely resolution.
* Scan (image) all vouchered documents including vendor invoice, receiving worksheets, bill of lading, packing slip etc. at conclusion of vouchering process.
* Verify accuracy of work performed by other Accounts Payable associates by reviewing their Posted Voucher Listings on daily basis.
* Maintain complete and accurate listing of outstanding liability for inventory received but not yet vouchered at any point in time, by department. Support month end closing process by auditing said listing at month end and turning in for inclusion in month end closing support.
* Maintain Accounts Payable files.
* Other tasks and duties as occasionally required by the needs of the business and as requested by Controller.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

* Minimum one years of experience working in Accounts Payable

* Wholesale foodservice distribution experience preferred.

* Must be very detail oriented and highly organized.

* Outstanding computer skills

* Accurate Data Entry Skills, alpha and numeric, 10 key by touch

* MS Office Suite, Excel, Basic Word

* Mainframe and enterprise A/P software experience; PeopleSoft experience preferred

* Professional communication skills and excellent telephone etiquette.

* Must be a self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment and schedule workload

* High School Graduate/GED

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

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

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