Accounts Payable Specialist

Central Garden & Pet; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Boise, ID. This role involves processing high-volume transactions, ensuring accuracy, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a self-starter mentality, thriving in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on customer service and operational excellence, this position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the organization's financial processes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing service delivery and making a positive impact in the financial landscape.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Access to online courses

Discounts on cell phones and gym memberships

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume transactions and large customer bases.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Post accounts payable transactions to the general ledger.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Self-starter

Process Improvement

Education

2+ years of Accounts Payable experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

Work From Home positions available in the Boise, ID area. We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Central Service Center team. This position requires excellent customer service and high-volume transaction processing to support the AP responsibilities within the Central Service Center. This position may work in one or more disciplines within the AP functional area which may include, but is not limited to, transaction processing of direct and indirect spend, travel and expense, vendor payment disbursements, and/or problem resolution. This position is responsible for contributing to continuous process improvement and cost-effective delivery of services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews invoices and statements, verifies information, determines accounts, codes transactions and processing materials through data processing for application in the accounting system
• Delivers on operational goals and ensures timely and accurate completion of work
• Posts accounts payable transactions to the general ledger
• Verifies for accuracy, consistency standards, and completeness
• Identifies problems to determine necessary corrections
• Assembles data and information for internal and external auditors and customers
• Completes work queues workflow to ensure production and service level agreements are met
• Ensures necessary documentation is captured to support transactions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with large customer base and high volume of transactions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be a self-starter who is goal oriented
• Knowledge of AP and financial concepts preferred
• Experience working with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferred
• Understanding of controls required for a publicly traded company as well as importance of internal controls
• Ability to work in a heavily metric driven organization
• Ability to work effectively with customers, peers, and all levels of management
• Ability to meet quality standards and demonstrates analytical skills and attention to detail
• Continuous process improvement mentality
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks throughout the day
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a shared service environment is a plus

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or related experience working with a large vendor base and high-volume transactions preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Corporate office environment or home office with frequent use of phone and PC
• New Employee training is held in the office. WFH is offered after training is complete

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 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 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 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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