Distributor Accounting Clerk I

Location: 

Sarasota, FL, US

Date:  Sep 11, 2024

Why Flowers?

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.

Our team is the essential ingredient to success. We embrace diversity and foster an environment that reflects our values of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

Full-time employees are offered:

  • Comprehensive health and medical benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement savings plan
  • Professional growth and leadership training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.

Summary

Position responsibilities include keeping records updated, preparing reports and reconciling distributor statements. Position also runs accounting software programs (e.g. SAP) to process business transactions, like distributor activity, statements, reconciliation/payment proposals, hand-held computer generated paperwork, and transaction approvals. Ultimately, a successful Distributor Accounting Clerk ensures that the company’s daily distributor accounting functions run accurately and effectively. Additional office duties may be assigned, as needed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Processes/Posts weekly distributor territory accounting data (such as expenses and payments, including but not limited to uniforms, health insurance, truck leases, keying manual adjustments etc.).
  • Processes/Posts weekly open and company territory accounting data (reconciliation and expenses).
  • Processes applicable statements.
  • Reviews distributor reconciliation/payment proposal reports for approval.
  • Researches, tracks, and restores distributor accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
  • Investigates data as needed. Reconciles external data (Handheld) to company data for accuracy.
  • Assists in answering telephones, greeting guest, and other receptionist duties as assigned.
  • Performs general offices duties such as reports, schedules, filing, etc. as needed.
  • Maintains cleanliness or work area.
  • Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
  • Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to retrieve and replace work related material (files, documents, etc.) from storage area
  • Ability to meet FDA and CDC guidelines on public safety for work in a food manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Familiarity with all accounting procedures and a flair for and accuracy with numbers
  • Strong attention to detail
     

Desired Experience

Minimum of 18 months or more of accounting or related experience.

Desired Education

High School Diploma or equivalency required. Associates Degree in Accounting a plus.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.  Please reply by  9/24/2024.  Resumes are active for 30 days.  Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

 

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Diane Marie Roberts at Diane.Roberts@flocorp.com or  .


Nearest Major Market: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa

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