Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant looking for a new opportunity? Look no further than United Natural Foods-UNFI! As a leading distributor of natural, organic, and specialty food products, UNFI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining our financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles. We are looking for a dedicated and driven individual with a strong understanding of finance and accounting, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join us in our mission to make high-quality, sustainable food more accessible to all.

1. Manage and maintain financial records: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for accurately recording and organizing all financial transactions and ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
2. Ensure accuracy and compliance: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for regularly reviewing and reconciling financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
3. Conduct financial analysis: The Senior Accountant will analyze financial data and prepare reports to provide insights and recommendations to management for decision making.
4. Assist with budgeting and forecasting: The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting process, providing accurate financial data to assist in making strategic business decisions.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams: The Senior Accountant will work closely with other departments such as finance, operations, and sales to gather information and provide financial support and guidance.
6. Prepare financial statements: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
7. Identify and communicate financial risks: The Senior Accountant will proactively identify potential financial risks and communicate them to management, along with recommendations for mitigating these risks.
8. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the month-end and year-end closing processes and ensuring all financial statements and reports are completed accurately and on time.
9. Train and mentor junior staff: The Senior Accountant may be responsible for training and mentoring junior staff members to ensure they understand and follow proper accounting practices and procedures.
10. Stay updated on accounting regulations and best practices: The Senior Accountant will stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and best practices and ensure that UNFI's financial practices remain in compliance.
11. Uphold company values and mission: The Senior Accountant will uphold UNFI's values and mission of making high-quality, sustainable food more accessible to all through their work and interactions with others.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Accountant in Providence, RI, USA is between $71,000 and $89,000 per year. This range can vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and the specific company or industry the individual is working in.

UNFI was founded in 1996 by the merger of two regional distributors, Mountain People's Warehouse (founded in 1976, serving the Western U.S.) and Cornucopia Natural Foods (founded in 1977, serving the Eastern U.S.), forming the first natural products distributorship with national scope. Since 1996, other regional distributors have merged with UNFI, filling in the distribution footprint and making UNFI the largest distributor of natural products.