Central Garden & Pet · 5 hours ago
Cash Application Specialist
Boise, ID
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expCentral Garden & Pet is a company dedicated to enhancing home life through innovative products in the Pet and Garden industries. They are seeking a Cash Application Specialist to ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments and daily reconciliation of bank statements. The role involves processing payments, assisting with inquiries, and supporting the Invoice to Cash department.
Home and GardenPet
Hiring Manager
Renee Rivera
Responsibilities
Work high volume payment applications (for numerous lock boxes) in two operating systems
Create residuals (deductions) for credits taken by customers on a payment
Ensure that payment batches for the business units match with bank reports on a daily basis
Enlist the efforts of Invoice to Cash Department (Accounts Receivable) to obtain remittances from a customer/s that are not included with the customer’s payment/s
Process manual credit card transactions as needed for open invoices and customer prepayments
Process both paper check (lock box) payments and Electronic Funds Transfer payments for customers on a daily basis, in addition to intercompany transfers
Navigate and utilize the Intranet Portal to send and/or receive intercompany transfers
Assist Accounts Receivable Specialists with customer inquiries and research as requested
Ensure that all customer payments are entered, and cash application is completed to support month end close
Access bank websites on a daily basis to complete the cash application process
Pull check copies and EFT payments each day, image the checks/EFT payment confirmation and save on our shared drive (along with the corresponding remittances) as payments 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 audit requests as needed to provide requested information. Assist with SOX Narratives as needed to ensure that they are accurate and up to date
Perform other ad hoc tasks to support the ITC Department (Invoice to Cash)
Interact with bank contacts to resolve open issues
Access customer and payment processor websites to obtain remittances as needed
Work with Accounting department(s) to obtain posting information for non-customer-related funds
Qualification
Required
Consumer Products experience
Experience in shared service center environment
Knowledgeable with SAP and/or Prelude (AS400)
Understanding of internal controls including SOX requirement for ITC
Strong with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
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
Ability to work in a heavily metric driven organization
Strong customer service and communication skills
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail, goal oriented
Possess process improvement mindset with a desire to consistently look for ways to improve efficiency and service and reduce operating costs
Self-motivated, self-starter
Accountable and reliable
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
1-3 years high volume corporate cash application experience
Benefits
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
Company
Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Springer
Lead Independent Director, Board and Former Interim CEO
Niko Lahanas
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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2025-12-16
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