Accountant

About the role

The Accountant will assist the Controller and Assistant Controller with the monthly accounting activity, close process, financial statement preparation and variance analysis, along with projects to assist senior leadership. They will be responsible for providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies; providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel; and analyzing expenditures against budget.

Responsibilities

• Reviews financial information for identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Aid in the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare elimination and consolidation entries.
• Prepare and review actual to budget variance analyses.
• Support daily cash reporting and analysis, including participating in cash forecasting.
• Prepare, review, and clearly communicate various schedules and other information to members of management and external auditors.
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Aid in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Aid in the review of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Manage special projects as required, such as fiscal year end audit, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and short-term projects as assigned by the CFO, COO or the Central Garden & Pet Finance department.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the CFO/Controller/Assistant Controller.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 3-5 years' experience as an Accountant.

Preferred qualifications:

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office application; especially Excel.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance creativity, problem solving, and results.

Qualifications

Must have:

• Valid driver's license.
• Valid Social Security Number.
• Valid U.S. Work Authorization.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type and use computer equipment.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with financial software and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) with a 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).

Schedule

Full-time position.

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Central Garden & Pet Company is 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.