Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Ben E. Keith Company - 3.3 Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description 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 purpose of the Assistant Controller position is to assist with managing Division finances to ensure operational and financial objectives for Accounting are met and maintained. 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. Job Qualifications 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 and PeopleSoft
• 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. 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 Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled