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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The Administrative Assistant position is responsible for receptionist duties, providing clerical support, and ensuring assigned administrative tasks are accurately and efficiently performed. Duties for this position include:

• Perform clerical tasks to ensure the efficient completion of administrative duties.
• Utilize standard office equipment such as phone, fax, computer and printer.
• Answer phone lines and route calls to appropriate personnel.
• Set up and maintain office files.
• Prepare letters, reports and other correspondence from brief notes and other rough drafts.
• Transcribe tapes of repetitive materials into established format.
• Obtain and provide routine operational information.
• Access and utilize appropriate internal systems to complete assigned tasks
• Compile and record data from numerous sources for delivery to appropriate personnel.
• Utilize computer to perform routine and repetitive data input.
• Perform data input based on available documents.
• Complete basic bookkeeping functions and additional duties as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years work experience in an accounting environment
• Wholesale food service distribution experience preferred but not necessary
• Outstanding computer skills, with exceptional data entry (10-key by touch and alpha-numeric) skills
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Ability to follow directions and operational guidelines
• Knowledge of the food industry helpful
• Basic reading and spelling for completion of paperwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn and use internal applications
• Basic bookkeeping skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Ability to receive and follow directions
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written/verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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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