Job Overview: 
This position is a role supporting the Director of Indirect Tax with activities including but not limited to the filing and review of monthly state cigarette and tobacco excise tax returns, coordinating approval and initiating tax payments, reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, and assisting with audit defense activities related to cigarette and tobacco excise tax audits.  The position will also assist with indirect tax projects including but not limited to sales tax refund claim filings, sales tax exemption certificate management and supporting the tax department with various projects on an ad hoc basis.

What does it mean to be part of our Finance/Accounting Team? 
A role on our Finance and Accounting team involves helping UNFI maintain and grow its financial health as we continue to transform and scale. We need to ensure that our financial analysis and statements revolve around constant communication with our partners within the organization as well as outside to provide the most current statistics for our business health. By being attentive to details, trends, and inefficiencies, and communicating with our teams, you’ll be key to our success and continued growth as North America’s premier grocery wholesaler.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• (10%) Accurately complete and timely file applicable monthly state excise tax returns and reports.  Make appropriate and timely payments as required and maintain complete documentation and backup.    
• (20%) Reviewing monthly state excise tax returns and reports completed by analysts to ensure accurate and timely filing of returns by analysts.    
• (10%) Review balances sheet account reconciliations monthly for assigned state excise tax accounts.    
• (10%) Assist with audit defense activities related to cigarette and tobacco excise tax audits.    
• (30%) Preparing indirect tax refund claims and supporting documentation.    
• (10%) Collecting sales tax exemption certificates from customers and indexing them for future audits.    
• (10%) Support members of the Corporate Tax Group with other tax-related projects as assigned.    

Job Requirements: 
Education/ Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; CPA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm or 5 years of in-house corporate tax experience.
• Strong tax compliance background (excise tax a plus).
• Experience with federal and/or state audits.
   

Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong tax research and writing skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills required.
• Experience using analytical tools such as Alteryx is preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with multiple IT software tools.
• Experience with excise tax compliance a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships throughout the UNFI organization and with external auditors.
• Ability to take initiative while seeking appropriate mentorship.

Work Environment: 

• Remote Role: 
  This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Travel (minor): 
This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands: 
Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. 
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.   
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. 
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI
Benefits: *Include any that apply to your role, delete not applicable benefits* Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO or Competitive PTO plan, Remote or Hybrid, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mileage reimbursement, cell phone, LTI, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.