Ben E. Keith Company · 13 hours ago
Credit Associate
Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Credit Associate to provide administrative and data entry support to the National Accounts Credit Team. This role focuses on processing credit files, maintaining customer records, and supporting account reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in credit operations.
Responsibilities
Process incoming credit applications and supporting documentation
Enter, update, and maintain customer credit information in company systems
Verify that required information is complete and accurately recorded
Organize and maintain electronic credit files and records
Assist with reconciling accounts receivable records
Research discrepancies or missing information and update records as needed
Provide invoice copies or documentation to internal teams upon request
Support the Credit Team with administrative tasks related to account maintenance
Assist with maintaining sales tax exemption certificates
Track certificate status and update records in internal systems
Support the Credit Team with routine tax documentation requests
Run standard reports and assist with ad-hoc reporting as requested
Perform routine administrative tasks to support credit operations
Meet established service level expectations for processing and accuracy
Provide backup coverage and general support to the National Accounts Credit Team
Participate in process improvements and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver's license required for driving to perform Company business
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow established processes and procedures
Strong organizational and time management skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Dependable and consistent in meeting deadlines
Basic to intermediate Excel skills, including data entry and simple formulas
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to learn internal systems and applications quickly
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 20 lbs
Preferred
Experience working in ERP systems or databases preferred
Prior administrative, data entry, or office experience preferred
Credit or accounting experience is a plus but not required
Experience with SAP or Bectran is a plus, but not required
Company
Ben E. Keith Company
Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E.