Senior Accountant - Central Garden & Pet
Madison, GA 30650
About the Job
Description
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 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), 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 employer discretionary contribution
- 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
- Access to on-demand pay
- Parental leave
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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