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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