Accountant - Central Specialty Pet (Hybrid)
Central Garden & Pet · Franklin, WI · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Description
The Accountant supports the financial operations of the Central Avian and C&S teams and serves as an integral member of the Finance organization. This role is responsible for general ledger activities and month-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with both internal and external financial reporting.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and support for non-recurring or technically complex accounting transactions.
- Perform account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions.
- Record fixed asset additions and retirements in the fixed asset module. Coordinate and oversee periodic physical inventories of fixed assets.
- Routinely Route CARs, establish Internal Orders, and track job/project costs for construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts; collaborate with Project Managers to resolve spending-related questions.
- Maintain lease tracking.
- Prepare monthly financial statements along with supporting analyses, schedules, and management reports.
- Advise management on process improvements and/or alternative accounting treatment.
- Complete special projects and ad-hoc analyses as assigned by management.
- Provide support during external audits and SOX compliance reviews.
- Absorb and implement new accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) 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
- Paid parental leave