Accounting Coordinator

Overview

The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, audit support, and analysis of sales reports and trends. This role ensures accurate financial records, timely processing, and compliance with internal controls while providing general accounting support as needed.

This role is on-site 5x a week at our Neptune City, NJ facility.

• Enter daily lockbox and ACH deposits into Business Central to apply to customer accounts.
• Monthly bank reconciliations for deposit accounts.
• Monitoring customer accounts for outstanding balances and work with the AR department on monthly/quarterly review.
• Process chargebacks, match-up back up documentation, scan to AR department.
• Maintains Accounting outlook shared email box and organize correspondence by customer or group.
• Monthly reconciliation for broker commissions by agreements by business unit/brand.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely payment of invoices, which includes the prompt entry of invoices; proper 3-way matching of invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents; coding of invoices to correct general ledger accounts.
• Assist in month-end close procedures and post journal entries.
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area of concentration.
• Minimum 4 years finance/accounting experience.
• In-depth experience with ERP systems with specific experience in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Ability to apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to daily work activities.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts receivable/accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting and internal control procedures.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401 (k) with a 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
• 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 certifications).
• Referral Program with a cash bonus.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger.

Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America.

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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.