Logistics Accounting Analyst

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:

The Logistics Accounting Analyst serves as the primary division contact for managing carrier financial relationships, with a focus on resolving payment discrepancies and optimizing cash flow. This role bridges the gap between logistics operations and financial reporting by analyzing transaction data, reconciling accounts, and providing actionable insights. The analyst leverages advanced financial systems to maintain data integrity, generate comprehensive reports, and identify process improvement opportunities. This position is essential for ensuring accurate financial record-keeping while supporting strategic decision-making across the logistics function.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reconciliation
* Serve as primary division contact for researching and resolving short pays and unapplied funds
* Process and reconcile weekly rebates, ACH payments, and logistics spreadsheets
* Maintain carrier payment accuracy through systematic reconciliation and audit processes
* Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly

Data Analysis & Reporting
* Generate comprehensive financial analytics and reports for management decision-making
* Develop and maintain dashboards tracking key logistics accounting metrics
* Analyze carrier payment trends to identify cost-saving opportunities
* Provide data-driven insights to support logistics optimization

System Management
* Utilize modern accounting systems to record, analyze, and report financial data
* Implement process automation where applicable to improve efficiency
* Maintain data integrity across financial systems
* Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases using specialized accounting software.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Act as liaison between carriers and logistics departments to resolve payment issues
* Support division departments with account and transactional information
* Maintain confidentiality of carrier information while facilitating necessary information flow
* Partner with logistics teams to improve financial processes

Compliance & Documentation
* Ensure adherence to company policies and financial regulations
* Maintain accurate digital documentation of all financial transactions
* Support audit processes with well-organized financial records
* Stay current with industry best practices and accounting standards

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in logistics or transportation industry
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to extract insights from complex financial datasets
• Experience with financial process automation and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities related explicitly to financial reconciliation
• Excellence in digital collaboration and virtual communication across departments
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data visualization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial information
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and commitment to accuracy
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Knowledge of transportation billing practices and standard industry payment terms is preferred.
• This is a 100% in-office role from our Fort Worth General Office.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

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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