Central Garden & Pet Looking for Senior Accountant at Madison, GA  Full Time

The Garden Segment is hiring a Sr. Accountant on the Accounting team based in Madison, GA. This position will be responsible for general ledger and month end responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as well as assisting with internal and external financial reporting; interfacing with external auditors, Corporate accounting and Garden business unit personnel; and assisting with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and financial statement disclosures for SEC filings.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and support for non-recurring accounting transactions, including intercompany transactions
• Prepare account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions
• Provide support and guidance to the Business Unit Operations and the Finance team
• Prepare special projects as requested by management
• Provide support in both the external and SOX audits
• Assist with establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures
• Assist in the preparation of 10Q and 10K schedules
• Provide support in the budget/forecast process

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA a plus
• 3+ years’ experience in general accounting; manufacturing industry or CPG company a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s), SAP or comparable ERP system strongly preferred, Hyperion a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks as well as problem solve with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• High customer service orientation
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to travel between company locations (10% travel required)

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus

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 2022 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 Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 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.

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