Flowers Baking Co. of Bradenton, LLC Looking for Distributor Accounting Clerk I at Sarasota, FL  Full Time

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.

• 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

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

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