Bookkeeper (Full-Time)

Bookkeeper (Full-Time)

East Coast Nurseries Inc. (ECN) Location: 301 Reeves Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901 Reports To: Controller

About East Coast Nurseries Inc. (ECN)

East Coast Nurseries Inc. (ECN) is a nursery and horticultural business providing high-quality plants, landscaping materials, and related products and services. We pride ourselves on dependable service, strong vendor and customer relationships, and well-run operations that support our team and our customers.

Position Overview

ECN is seeking a detail-oriented full-time Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations and keep financial records accurate and up to date. This role reports to the Controller and works in Accounting Seed on the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing routine bookkeeping functions with accuracy and follow-through.

What You’ll Do

· Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and general ledger coding in Accounting Seed (Salesforce)

· Manage Accounts Payable (A/P): enter vendor invoices, match to supporting documentation, coordinate approvals, and prepare payments (check/ACH)

· Manage Accounts Receivable (A/R): create and send customer invoices, apply payments, resolve discrepancies, and assist with past-due follow-up

· Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate variances

· Maintain accurate customer/vendor records, request W-9s, and assist with 1099 tracking as needed

· Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting for the Controller

· Maintain organized filing and documentation (digital and paper)

· Assist with payroll-related reporting/recordkeeping as applicable

· Provide general administrative/accounting support as needed

· Assist with records management of sister company, East Coast Equipment Corp, which owns tractor/trailers and provides delivery services for ECN

o Maintain registration for trucks and related state filings

o Bill ECN for driver services rendered

o Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and general ledger coding in Quickbooks

o Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate variances

o Maintain accurate customer/vendor records, request W-9s, and assist with 1099 tracking as needed

o Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting for the Controller

o Maintain organized filing and documentation (digital and paper)

o Assist with payroll-related reporting/recordkeeping

What We’re Looking For

· 2 years of bookkeeping experience (small business experience preferred)

· Solid understanding of A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and general ledger processes

· Experience with accounting software; Accounting Seed, Quickbooks and/or Salesforce experience strongly preferred (or proven ability to learn quickly)

· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic financial reporting

· Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and time management

· Strong organizational and technical skills to help move office toward digital vs paper record management

· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred (Nice to Have)

· Experience in a nursery, garden center, landscaping, retail, or other seasonal business

· Familiarity with sales tax processes and inventory-related accounting workflows

Schedule / Work Location

· Full-time

· Based at 301 Reeves Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901

· Additional hours may be needed during peak seasonal periods and month-end close

Compensation & Benefits

· Compensation: Compensation will match experience.

· Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 2 weeks, with additional PTO increasing with tenure.

· Health Insurance: Employee-paid medical plan offered.

· Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company match.

· Holidays: Major U.S. holidays, plus two weeks at the end of the year when office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief note describing your bookkeeping experience and any experience with Salesforce/Accounting Seed/Quickbooks to molthoff@eastcoastnurseries.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

East Coast Nurseries Inc. (ECN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35