Assistant Controller
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
Overview
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.
Responsibilities- Supervise activities of Accounting personnel, including Accounts Payable, Payroll and Cashiers.
- Collaborate with BEK personnel to oversee contract pricing and all Vendor Payment Tracking (VPT) programs, ensuring internal controls are met and maintained.
- Function as primary support to Controller on all aspects of Month End Closing, including reconciliation of departmental gross profit.
- Manage petty cash account and field and departmental deposit activity, as well as perform account reconciliations and invoice register maintenance.
- Collaborate with Division Controller and perform associated administrative duties.
- Provide information and research support to internal and external auditors at fiscal year end, and as required.
- Perform additional miscellaneous tasks as needed.
- BA in Accounting, Finance, or similar field.
- CPA a plus.
- At least 8 years of previous industry experience.
- Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications, including BEK Mainframe.
- Proven track record of outstanding performance and increasing responsibility.
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.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401K with matching contribution
- Profit‑Sharing Plan (100% company‑paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
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