Lead Clerk Accounting

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Provide guidance to the accounting clerk (s) and recommends actions as it relates to specific transactions, reconciliations, and analysis. Develops standard and non‑standard reports or analyses and address problematic issues and activities related to general ledger accounts. Examine transactions to ensure accounting methods are consistent and compliant.

• Train Accounts Payable Clerks to handle all calls and issues presented
• Resolve escalated customer issues in a timely and efficient manner according to company guidelines
• Assist in processing claims for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) vendors by reviewing quantities from receiving and invoicing
• Perform Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt clearing account reconciliation by researching and determining the proper course of action to resolve differences
• Respond to customer and vendor inquiries regarding account information via telephone, email, and/or fax
• Code and enter accounting information into the accounting system
• Sort, file, and maintain accounts payable files and related documents
• Research and resolve accounting errors
• Print accounts payable reports
• Assist with updating and reconciling ledgers, journals, and/or accounts
• Process federal beverage tax matching to purchase orders and feedback on materials that have variances
• Assist in processing Moving Average Price (MAP) update requests for materials from warehouses
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members
• Act as liaison between team members and management
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 2 years of experience
• Knowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables, develop charts, and complex formulas

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time…