Senior Accountant

Central Garden & Pet; Madison (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Referral program with cash bonus

On‑demand pay

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet in Madison, GA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting team. The role focuses on maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger and ensuring timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, including journal entries and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have 3–4+ years in general ledger accounting, SAP/ERP proficiency, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with cross‑functional teams. CPA or CMA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA a plus.
• 3–4+ years’ experience in general ledger accounting; manufacturing/CPG experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; SAP or comparable ERP system strongly preferred; Hyperion a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing activities, including analysis of accounts and preparation of complex journal entries.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Provide support to identify cost savings or improvements with Business Unit Operations and Finance.
• Prepare special projects as requested by management.
• Support external and SOX audits; assist in establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of 10Q and 10K schedules.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Excel advanced

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA a plus

Tools

SAP / ERP system

Hyperion

Excel (Pivot tables & VLOOKUP)

Job description

The Garden Segment is hiring a Sr. Accountant on the Accounting team based in Madison, GA. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and ensuring the timely completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. This position prepares journal entries, reconciles balance sheet accounts, analyzes financial results, and supports financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform monthly closing activities, including analysis of accounts and preparation of complex journal entries


• Prepare and review 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 to identify and recommend cost savings or improvements


• 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

• 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


• Ability to travel between company locations ( 5 % travel required)


• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA or CMA a plus


• 3 to 4+ years’ experience in general ledger accounting; manufacturing industry or CPG company a plus


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s), SAP or comparable ERP system strongly preferred, Hyperion a plus

BE NEFITS 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 Zo ё con ®. 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.