Accounts Receivable Specialist

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 primary purpose of the Accounts Receivable Specialist is to ensure prompt and accurate application of all customer payments to A/R accounts and collaborate with appropriate BEK personnel to maintain accuracy of customer accounts.

• Post customer remittances, using various methods (including interfaces and exception-based processing) from numerous sources to A/R.
• Perform maintenance on Accounts Receivable as requested by Credit Department, Controllers, and/or Shared Services management.
• Research and correct previous posting errors.
• Process refunds for credit balances on inactive customer accounts.
• Balance the interface between BEK systems and A/R, researching and resolving any variances.
• Must manage time to meet posting deadlines throughout the day to adhere to the department's Service Level Agreements to the credit departments and divisions.
• Complete accounting and credit-supporting administrative functions to ensure records and statements are adequately maintained.
• Scan and index remittance and other support for each individual deposit in appropriate imaging system.
• Coordinate with Shared Services management to ensure accurate and timely cut-off for application of money and requested maintenance at month-end.
• Act as a liaison to BEK operating divisions and customers to field questions and requests.
• Answer incoming reception phone calls on a rotating schedule, directing calls to appropriate staff and providing courteous assistance to callers
• Other tasks and duties as required by the needs of the business or Shared Services Manager and/or Supervisor.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook, 10 key by touch)
• Must be able to handle a high volume of work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to manage individual performance to meet established guidelines and metrics
• High School Diploma. 1 or more years of post-secondary education in Accounting or related field strongly preferred

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

• Position consists of general office duties including sitting, standing, walking, filing, and typing.
• Occasional lifting may be 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

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