Manager, Corporate Accounting - Remote

United Natural Foods Inc•Providence, RI

53d•$80,000 - $149,500•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Corporate Accounting, is responsible for leading the corporate accounting operations and assessments of significant transactions and new accounting standards. The role will have accounting responsibilities including cloud computing arrangements, internally developed software, share-based compensation, and LIFO. This position is visible throughout the organization and candidates must have the ability to coordinate and manage projects, be proactive, and deadline focused. This position will work cross-functionally with stakeholders to assess the financial reporting and accounting impacts of transactions and changes to UNFI's evolving business. In addition, this role will assist with disclosures under US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
5+yrs of accounting-related experience.
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.
Effective leader of a team with the ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience preferred.
Wholesale distribution or retail experience preferred.
Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the accounting of cloud computing arrangements and internally developed software in accordance with ASC 350-40.
Responsible for overseeing the accounting of share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718 and equity transactions.
Responsible for overseeing the accounting of LIFO in accordance with ASC 330.
Research and analyze US GAAP and SEC regulations to ensure transactions are accounted for and reported in accordance with reporting requirements and document accounting conclusions in formal memos.
Manage the monthly corporate close process, including review of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Update and maintain relevant corporate accounting policies, including account reconciliations, to implement leading best practices across the company to meet organizational goals.
Assist with disclosures and provide support, as needed, for external reporting processes, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, by contributing to preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis.
Assists in supporting internal and external audit requests.
Performs other relevant job duties as required.