Payroll Clerk

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.

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Position Summary And Responsibilities

Payroll Clerk position will compute, classify and record numerical data to keep payroll and financial records complete. They will perform any combination of routine calculation, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary payroll and financial data for use in maintaining payroll and accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

• Input data into the KRONOS payroll system and transmit and communicate with Corporate payroll department for each payroll cycle; weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, bonuses and special payrolls
• Responsible for payroll final approvals and reports and communication between Division and Corporate
• Responsible for maintenance of payroll files and records retention
• Comply with federal, state and company policies, procedures and
• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using computers
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as expenditures, accounts payable and profits and losses
• Check vendor invoice figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
• Code vendor invoice documents according to company procedures
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts
• Operate 10 key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents
• Verifying vendor control groups for Accounts Payable
• Gather and process Accounts Payable mail and invoices.
• Varies AP and clerical duties as assigned
  
  

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Accounting or related associate's degree or related payroll experience preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet, email and office machines.
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications
• Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization, employing social perceptiveness, active listening skills and adjusting actions and style of communication when appropriate to ensure effectiveness
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time, appropriately using equipment and materials and to provide timely and quality responses
• Willingness to learn new software as needed
• Valid Driver's license is required to perform company business
• Ability to meet crucial deadlines
• Ability to adjustment hours worked when company holiday interferes with corporate payroll deadlines, ensure payroll is completed by deadline.
  
  

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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