Distributor Accounting Clerk III

Flowers Foods•Houston, TX

2d•$41,675 - $46,061

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Position performs a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks, including keeping records updated, preparing reports and reconciling distributor statements. Position is also responsible for running accounting software programs (e.g. SAP) to process business transactions, like distributor activity, statements, conciliation/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.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Familiarity with all accounting procedures and a flair for and accuracy with numbers
Strong attention to detail
High School Diploma or equivalency required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 7 years of accounting or related experience.
Associates Degree in Accounting a plus.

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 (Hand-held) to company data for accuracy.
Assists in answering telephones, greeting guests, 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