Job Overview: 
The Senior Accountant will support the overall Wholesale Accounting group in our goal of timely and materially accurate period-end close processing and financial reporting. The role will have accounting responsibilities primarily relating to operating expense accruals, conventional sales and gross activities, product cost corrections posted in the P&L and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of relevant accounting standards, solid organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions.

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: 
Core Responsibilities 

• Analyze and account for certain operating expense accruals.
• Prepares the monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reviews account reconciliations prepared by the staff to ensure they are prepared correctly and in accordance with accounting policies
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with corporate accounting policies. 
• Responsible for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting issues and discrepancies. 
• Assists in supporting internal and external audit requests.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with others including peers across finance, business stakeholders, and management.
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Job Requirements: 
Education/ Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

Experience: 

• 4+yrs of accounting-related experience.
• Wholesale distribution or retail experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
 

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to partner with a multitude of key stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and the ability to apply accounting guidance to transactions. 
• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions.
• High level of attention to details.
• Able to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. 
• Ability to work with limited supervision. 
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

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: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.