<p>Description</p> <p>The Garden Segment is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting team based in Madison, GA. This position is responsible for maintenance of financial reporting of company results, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements. The position also includes work that analyzes and evaluates the monthly financial results compared to the company's budget and forecast.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and maintain financial reports </li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations and journal entries </li><li>Evaluate and analyze financial results </li><li>Advise on any process improvement or alternative accounting treatment </li><li>Account for company rebate, commission, and marketing expense programs </li><li>Prepare special projects as required by management </li><li>File and prepare sales tax, GST, property tax, and business license filings </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel required; SAP a is plus </li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Ability to handle a variety of tasks as well as problem solving </li><li>Ability to work independently or in teams </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Strong organizational and analytical skills </li><li>High customer service orientation </li><li>Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is a plus </li><li>2 years' experience in general accounting </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>Free Life and Disability Insurance </li><li>Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution </li><li>Paid vacation, holidays and sick time </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Access to thousands of free online courses </li><li>Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! </li><li>Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) </li><li>Referral Program with cash bonus </li><li>Access to on-demand pay </li><li>Paid parental leave </li></ul> <p>Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.</p> <p>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.</p>