Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: TX - Dallas
Job Code: 10335


Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT and CENTA), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. The Central Life Sciences (CLS) business unit is dedicated to improving the health, well-being and protection of companion animals, economic animals, plants, stored grains and the environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized team player to join our Accounting group. The Cost Accountant is a key member of our Finance team and will be responsible for facilitating and managing the operation of the SAP cost accounting systems and procedures, aid in the creation and execution of product cost estimates, manage the production order process, its close and analysis, maintains and manages inventory quantities, valuations, transfers and reconciliations. Period end closing duties including SAP closing, accruals, preparing journal entries, G/L reconciliations, cost center reporting and communicating on a granular level. Assist the Cost Accounting Manager in the preparation of the Plant Budget, financial analysis as well as contributing to both internal and external financial reporting requirements.

Please see our corporate website for additional company information; all interested applicants must apply online at our “careers” page – www.central.com. Full time employees enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, free life insurance, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more!

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Maintenance of SAP material master, accounting and costing views on new and existing SKU’s
• Maintain the Standard Cost by material with product cost accuracy of each cost element
• Assist in the SAP creation, analyses, and maintenance of the Standard Cost estimates
• Extracting multiple data tables from SAP and providing analysis in Excel workbooks using pivot table and lookup functions to create meaningful verbal & written reporting to management
• Reconciliation and audit of physical inventory for various locations; record corrections and maintain audit documentation with approvals for CLS, consignment and subcontractors
• Oversee, analyze, and report on the inventory cycle count program
• Assist with Gross Productivity validations
• Assist with compliance initiatives and process controls
• Performance of month end closing duties, including work order costing, analysis & GL spending to budget review at a granular level, prepare variance analysis, account reconciliations and analytical reviews of company accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions, prepare monthly, quarterly & annual journal entries and accruals for assigned areas
• Provide plant operational reporting, including plant labor and overhead absorption variances, PPV, adjustments, and other analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Provide support to the budget and forecasting process
• Provide quality meaningful verbal and written presentations to management
• Support & prepare internal & external audit requests according to SOX guidelines
• Special projects, as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; strong understanding of GAAP accounting
• 1-3 years working experience in Cost Accounting, in a work order environment with standard cost
• 1-3 years working with Integrated Manufacturing Software, preferably SAP (or comparable ERP System)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong skills in Excel using data tables, pivot tables and the suite of data analytic tools is essential
• Tableau, BI/Cognos and HFM experience a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize work and deadlines in a fast-paced lean environment
• Must be detail oriented
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Equally comfortable working independently or as a team contributor
• Possess a service orientation with continuous improvement mindset

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

Position workload requires:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently
• Be highly productive
• Produce accurate results in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable of SAP and activity-based costing helpful
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Strong initiative and ability to provide quality work with minimal oversight
• Dependable and conscientious
• Works well with others; a team player, successful inter-departmental teamwork
• Capable of establishing a positive rapport with shop floor personnel
• Effectively communicates with management, peers, and co-workers
• Writes email, memos, and reports that are relevant and meaningful
• Places a high value on time effectiveness

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• 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)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

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 2022 net sales of $3.3 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®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. 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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