Office- Accounts Payable Assc

Ben Keith Company • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Associate position at Ben E. Keith Company is responsible for managing accounts payable duties related to inventory purchased for resale. This role involves coding invoices, maintaining accounts payable files, verifying the accuracy of work performed by other associates, and resolving discrepancies in pricing and quantities. The associate will also support the month-end closing process and perform other tasks as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the accounts payable function.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience working in Accounts Payable or equivalent duties.
• Wholesale foodservice distribution experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Outstanding computer skills including accurate data entry skills, alpha and numeric, 10 key by touch.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, and basic Word.
• Experience with mainframe and enterprise A/P software; PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Professional communication skills and excellent telephone etiquette.
• Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage workload effectively.
• High School Graduate/GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wholesale foodservice distribution.

Responsibilities

• Code invoices to be paid.
• Maintain accounts payable files.
• Verify accuracy of work performed by other accounts payable associates by reviewing their work.
• Voucher invoices received from vendors for products purchased for resale.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between pricing/quantities for items received and what is being invoiced by the vendor.
• Work with merchandise department head on pricing discrepancies and operations personnel on quantity discrepancies.
• Follow up on all open items to ensure timely resolution.
• Scan all vouchered documents including vendor invoices, receiving worksheets, bill of lading, and packing slips at the conclusion of the vouchering process.
• Maintain a complete and accurate listing of outstanding liability for inventory received but not yet vouchered.
• Support the month-end closing process by auditing the outstanding liability listing and submitting it for inclusion in month-end closing support.
• Perform other tasks and duties as required by the needs of the business and as requested by the Controller.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED