Accounting Clerk

Posted Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:59 AM

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 is responsible for supporting the accounting department through accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, and general administrative functions. This role ensures accurate financial processing, compliance with company policies, and timely resolution of accounting matters.

Mon-Fri 8-5pm. On-site.

• Process and manage accounts payable, including vendor invoice entry, SAP processing for warehouse receipts, and timely vendor payments
• Sort, scan, and distribute vendor invoices as needed
• Research and respond to vendor payment inquiries
• Manage accounts receivable, including posting remittances and processing customer credits
• Research, analyze, and post credits to customer accounts
• Review and verify invoice adjustments (pricing errors, returned products, etc.) ensuring proper and legible documentation
• Audit product returns and review invoice adjustments for accuracy and proper documentation
• Reconcile delivery routes and review driver paperwork to ensure accurate payment handling
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with company procedures
• Maintain organized records and perform routine data entry and bookkeeping tasks
• Assist with research projects and resolve outstanding accounting issues
• Provide general administrative support and attend meetings as required
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Perform other tasks and duties, as required by the needs of the business and as requested by the Division Controller.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3+ years of accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related finance experience.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting best practices.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex account issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas, and data analysis 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.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• 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