Accounts Payable Analyst

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, has an opening for an Accounts Payable Analyst onsite in our Norton, MA facility. This is an non-exempt, full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all Accounts Payable Activities including but not limited to invoice entry, aging review, weekly Check runs, and weekly wire/ACH payments
• Prepare and submit for approval manual journal entries
• Assist in the month end close process
• Responsible for back-up of the company's Payroll Processing including but not limited to the preparation and submittal of weekly payroll
• Prepare adhoc analysis for the company’s sales and manufacturing teams
• Other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with various levels within the organization
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize
• Self-starter who is goal oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in excel

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• ERP experience preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience working with accounts payable, and payroll preferred

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

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 2023 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 is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.63 - $28.46 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Norton, MA 02766 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norton, MA 02766: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person