Accounting Specialist I - Corporate

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for reviewing and balancing daily and/or weekly reports to ensure accuracy of the information, so all accounting information can be applied and used properly.

This position is based in Temple, TX, which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute commute to Temple, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as an Accounting Specialist I:

• Review monitor and balance reports.
• Correct any errors found on the documents submitted to Accounting before releasing data for updating permanent records.
• Analyze data and make necessary adjustments and corrections.
• Communicate financial results to Controller and other managers, as scheduled or requested.
• Cross-train other members of the department to perform their functions.
• Be cross-trained on other department functions.
• Receive reports and data from other areas and departments.
• Work with customers, internal and external, to resolve issues as they arise.
• Perform reviews and adjustments in compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Input expense invoices and teammate expense reports.
• Prepare expense invoice batches for auditing and make corrections as required.
• Scan expense invoices and expense reports and index images.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications you'll bring as an Accounting Specialist I:

• High School Diploma.
• Two or more years experience in administrative office or accounting or bookkeeping role
• Experience with Excel, and familiar with mainframe computer usage.
• Understanding of the organization's purpose and mission.
• Ability to excel in customer service by fulfilling the needs of internal and external customers.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships, exchange ideas and opinions.
• Ability to develop oneself, achieve results and can solve problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage own time and work.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver

• Detailed

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We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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