Who are we?

UNFI is the leading distributor of all natural, organic, and specialty foods in North America. We're on a journey to transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, associates, and the families we serve on a daily basis. Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to consumers everywhere.

Better Food, Better Future!

If you're an Accounting professional looking for temporary work, read on about our opening at UNFI Canada!

Position: Accountant I

Job Type: Full Time 3 month contract (please note due to contract, benefits are not included)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Language Requirements: English

Working Conditions: Hybrid (One day a week in office)

Location: Vaughan, ON

Expected compensation: $50,300

Purpose:

Under direct supervision, performs tasks related to the monthly/quarterly financial close process including balance sheet and profit and loss activity, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliation. Prepares financial information for other departments. Assist in accounting department duties. Position will maintain the general ledgers for assigned Companies in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares financial data for input into finance systems and generates reports; performs calculations using spreadsheet applications.
• Responsible for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.
• Prepares regularly scheduled journal entries, analyses, inventories, and financial statements.
• Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records and special financial reports.
• Interacts with other departments regarding finance policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or equivalent related experience and training

Experience: 

• 1-2 years of previous related accounting experience preferred
• System implementation experience preferred

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and standard bookkeeping practices

Skills & Abilities:

• Account balancing and reconciling skills
• Spreadsheet software skills to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports, statements, and/or projections
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications, Word and Excel
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work well under pressure while meeting deadlines

Our Commitment:

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.