Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: MI - Bingham Farms
Job Code: 10339


Central Home Brands, a business unit of Central Garden & Pet, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Bingham Farms, MI. The Accounting Clerk will ensure timely processing of both internal and external customer payments.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Works high-volume payment applications
• Create residuals (deductions) for credits taken by customers on a payment
• Ensure that payment batches match with bank reports daily
• Works in close coordination with others in Accounts Receivable department to inform on payments and deductions
• Process manual credit card transactions as needed for open invoices and customer prepayments.
• Process both paper check payments and Electronic Funds Transfer payments for customers daily
• Access bank websites daily to complete cash application.
• Pull check copies each day, image the checks and save on our shared drive as the checks are applied
• Interact with customers on a regular basis as it pertains to our credit card payment processes
• Work with auditors (both internal and external) to pull requests as needed to provide requested information
• Performs other tasks to support the Invoice to Cash (ITC) and Accounts Receivable

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum 2-year degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years corporate cash application experience
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Understanding of internal controls including SOX requirements for Accounting Clerk
• Consumer Products experience preferred
• Knowledgeable with SAP strongly preferred
• Looking for someone who is self-motivated and is a self-starter
• Ability to partner with management and provide input into process improvement as well as effective execution and change management within the team
• Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results-oriented
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess process improvement mindset with a desire to consistently look for ways to improve efficiency and service
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Perform multiple tasks effectively
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Other – candidate should have the highest integrity and character and possess finance experience and business sense.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Team works a hybrid schedule, part of the time from their home office and part of the time from our office in Bingham Farms.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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