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
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. 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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Numbers & Facts
Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$95,000–$110,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Cellular Telephoneunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consumer Packaged Goodsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
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Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financial Disclosureunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Hyperionunmatched
Income Statementsunmatched
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Journal Entriesunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Online Coursesunmatched
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Pivot Tablesunmatched
Policy Implementationunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
SEC Filingsunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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