Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UNFI is hiring a Senior Accountant to execute wholesale accounting and reporting processes, including revenue and inventory oversight and month-end close activities. The role also supports audits and SOX controls and provides financial analysis to business partners to inform decisions.
Responsibilities
- Execute the strategy for Natural accounting using strong communication, and collaboration skills to partner cross-functionally to drive complete and accurate financials
- Primary responsibilities include weekly reviews and problem solving based on transactional details along with month-end closing activities which include system closing, entries, reconciliations, analytics and reporting along with supporting both external and internal audits and SOX compliance
- Collaborate with internal business partners to provide analytical deliverables including but not limited to identifying business drivers such as monitoring inventory levels, cost fluctuations, item mix and procurement activities
- Proactively drive efficiencies across accounting processes applying a continuous improvement mindset and lean skill sets
- Activities include identifying opportunities to refine, standardize, automate and/or streamline financial processes and operations to enhance effectiveness, accuracy, and overall analytical capabilities
- Proactively drives significant ad-hoc projects and analysis that provide insight to senior leadership to facilitate action surrounding procurement and operations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a finance related discipline
- 4+ years of progressive work experience in an accounting / finance environment with diverse experience in accounting operations
- Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
- Knowledge of finance practices, accounting & auditing principles, as well as the reporting and analysis of financial and operational data
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrix structure and influence stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate an issue or point of view to a varied audience both verbally and in writing
- Ability to meet the rigorous deadlines of a growth-oriented company; ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities, coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and define business problems and identify proper operational or process solutions
- Solid values and ambitious standards of ethics, integrity, inclusion and trust
- Exceptional financial competence, strong business acumen, robust organizational & technical skills
- Knowledge of accounting systems and processes, exceptional communication skills and the ability to grow & develop a highly engaged team
- The candidate must be able to balance the demands of a rapidly growing, complex environment
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
- (preferably Accounting or Finance)
- Food distribution experience a plus
- Demonstrated experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis preferred
Benefits
- Competitive 401k
- Flexible PTO plan
- Remote
- Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Mentorship program/developmental opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid holidays and parental leave
- 401K Program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements
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