About Us

Krey Distributing Company is a locally owned and operated Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, proudly serving St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, and Montgomery Counties. Every day, we deliver the world’s leading beer and adult beverage brands to more than 850 retail partners across our four-county footprint.

Our success is built on exceptional execution, trusted partnerships, and clear, consistent communication — internally and externally. We operate in a fast-moving, service-driven business where responsiveness, alignment, and accountability matter every day of the week.

About The Role

Position Title: Staff Accountant & People Operations Coordinator

Department: Administration

Position Reports to: Vice President and General Manager (with dotted-line reporting to Controller)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8AM – 5PM with a one-hour lunch period

Location: Office-based role located in St. Peters, Missouri

Role Overview

Krey Distributing Company is adding a new position to our Administrative Team: Staff Accountant and People Operations Coordinator. This role was created to support and strengthen both our accounting processes and our people operations.

This position serves as a key support partner to the Vice President & General Manager, Controller, and Accounts Receivable Manager, while also working closely with other members of our company.

Because this is a newly created role, responsibilities will naturally evolve over time as business needs change. We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a role that may grow and shift. The right person will bring fresh ideas, take ownership of their responsibilities, and look for ways to make our processes better — both from an accounting and HR perspective.

This role involves access to sensitive financial information, payroll data, and employee records. A high level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality is essential.

Staff Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Accounting & Finance Team Support: Support the Vice President and General Manager, as well as the Controller, with various accounting and finance functions, including daily and monthly cash reconciliations, preparation of month-end journal entries, posting transactions, analyzing financial data for accuracy, completing balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with monthly sales and excise tax filings, and supporting renewal of annual licenses and regulatory requirements.
• Expense Management & Documentation: Compile, review, and reconcile company expense documentation (including company credit cards), ensuring proper coding, receipt collection, and organized records.
• Payroll Processing: Process bi-weekly payroll through internal systems and ADP for review and approval by the Controller and/or Vice President and General Manager, maintaining accuracy and compliance with wage and hour requirements.
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Support: Assist with AP and AR functions as needed, including driver reconciliation, retailer collections coordination, and administrative accounting processes.
• Accounting Operations & Administrative Support: Provide ongoing support to the Controller and Accounts Receivable Manager across accounting operations while maintaining organized financial records and documentation. Support finance-related administrative needs and cross-department projects as business needs arise to ensure continuity and efficiency across operations.
• Process Improvement & Additional Support: Identify opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, and workflow within accounting and administrative processes while providing additional support and performing other duties as requested to meet business needs.

People Operations Coordinator Job Responsibilities

• Employee Lifecycle & Recruiting Coordination: Manage the day-to-day coordination of the employee lifecycle, including job postings, recruitment support, candidate screening coordination, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Benefits Administration & Employee Support: Coordinate daily benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, employee questions, and insurance provider communication, while leadership maintains overall strategy.
• Employee Compliance & Credential Tracking: Coordinate and maintain employee compliance requirements, including union employee physicals, DOT-related documentation, certifications, and other employment-related records to ensure deadlines and requirements are met.
• HR Documentation, Compliance & Records Management: Maintain and update the company handbook, policies, HR files, and employment records to ensure organization, accessibility, and compliance.
• Employee Engagement & Performance Processes: Coordinate employee surveys, performance review cycles, recognition initiatives, and internal engagement programs.
• Internal Communication & Administrative Coordination: Maintain company contact lists, distribution lists, directories, organizational charts, and coordinate internal announcements such as birthdays, anniversaries, and company communications.
• Systems, Onboarding & Cross-Department Support: Serve as liaison with the IT vendor for onboarding/offboarding access and equipment coordination, assist with planning company meetings and events, maintain onboarding materials, and provide general support across departments as business needs evolve.
• Confidential Information Management: Handle financial data, payroll information, and employee records with professionalism, discretion, and strict confidentiality.

Leadership & Special Project Support Job Responsibilities

• Leadership & Special Project Support: Provide support to the Vice President & General Manager on strategic initiatives, projects, and administrative priorities as needed. This may include responsibilities that extend beyond the core scope of accounting or HR functions and requires flexibility, sound judgment, and a team-first mindset.

What Success Looks Like

• Accounting and payroll processes are accurate, organized, and dependable, with reconciliations, documentation, and financial support completed consistently and on time. Leadership and the accounting team can rely on you for responsive, detail-oriented support across financial operations.
• Employees experience a smooth, professional lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding through ongoing employment — supported by organized HR systems, clear communication, and well-maintained documentation and compliance processes.
• Administrative and people operations workflows run efficiently across departments, with strong coordination between leadership, accounting, and employees. You proactively identify opportunities to improve organization, streamline processes, and strengthen operational consistency.
• Confidential financial and employee information is handled with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, earning the trust and confidence of leadership and team members.
• The Vice President & General Manager, Controller, and leadership team feel supported through reliable execution, thoughtful follow-through, and a willingness to step in where needed to help the business succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business required, with strong preference given to candidates with a degree in Accounting and/or Finance and a minor or demonstrated experience in Human Resources.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required and 1+ year of human resources (people operations) experience strongly preferred (HR experience is considered teachable for the right candidate).
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to learn internal systems, accounting software, and HR platforms quickly. Experience with payroll systems or HRIS platforms preferred (ADP experience a plus).
• Positive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and operate with moderate supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive financial and employee information.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and perform typical office-based job functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $55,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, wellness program, PTO starting on day one, holiday beer, eight (8) paid holidays, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity / Drug-Free Workplace

Krey Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace in compliance with applicable laws and Company policy.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and duties of the role but is not exhaustive. Krey Distributing may modify job responsibilities at any time to meet business needs.