Central Garden & Pet

Senior Accountant

Central Garden & Pet$95K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is a plus
  • 5-6 years' experience in general accounting, with manufacturing or CPG experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, including intercompany transactions
  • Perform account reconciliations and analytical reviews of accounts for accuracy
  • Guide and support subsidiary accounting teams
  • Complete special projects as assigned by management
  • Assist in external and Sarbanes-Oxley audits
  • Help establish and document accounting policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the preparation of 10Q and 10K schedules

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401k with company match and discretionary contribution
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to online courses
  • Discounts on various services
  • Education Assistance for college and certifications
  • Referral Program with cash bonus
  • Paid parental leave
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technical thinker to join our Corporate Accounting team. The Sr. Accountant is an integral member of our Corporate Accounting team and 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. The Sr. Accountant will also interface with subsidiary and division accounting personnel, assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and provide assistance with financial statement disclosures for SEC filings. Our Sr. Accountant position is based in the Walnut Creek, CA corporate office with the ability to work a hybrid-remote schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries and support for non-recurring accounting transactions, including intercompany transactions between the subsidiaries and Corporate
  • 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 subsidiary business unit accounting teams
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA a plus
  • 5-6 years' experience in general accounting; manufacturing industry or CPG company a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Pivot tables and Vlookups), 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

POSITION INFORMATION
  • This position pays $95,000 - $110,000 per year depending on experience

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


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About Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes a wide range of products under many brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro, and Aqueon. The company was founded in 1980 and has grown to become one of the largest lawn and garden and pet supplies companies in the United States.
Learn more about Central Garden & Pet
Size
6,500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$130.7 million
Founded
2018
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ

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