Remote Audit Associate Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview:
Manages the accounting process including, but not limited to, the oversight of the accuracy and timeliness of month-end financial accounting and reporting into the consolidated entity through partnership with Corporate; interprets financial data to drive strategy, inform business partners and cross-functionally coordinate effective controls and efficiencies by serving as the key contact for both internal and external audits. This position interfaces with all levels of the company, but primarily with finance leadership.
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

• Manage the governance and execution strategy for the Accounting Operations organization utilizing strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to cross-functional partners, driving complete and accurate financials, internal controls, audits, credit and vendor management and analytical variance reporting and communication.
• Collaborate with FPA and the business to drive analytical deliverables including, but not limited to, identifying business drivers, adapting reporting to ongoing business requests and supporting.
• Drive efficiencies across all areas within Accounting Operations to captivate a culture of continuous improvement through leading process improvement transformations, including the identification of opportunities to refine, standardize, automate and/or streamline financial processes and operations to enhance effectiveness, accuracy and overall analytical capabilities.
• Proactively drive ad-hoc projects and analysis of key business issues that provide insight to senior leadership to facilitate action.
• Acts as a talent steward for associates, including identifying and developing leaders for succession, empowering the organization with best practice principles, and assessing opportunities to realign work and team structures to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in a finance related discipline (Accounting, Finance)

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive work experience in an accounting / finance environment with diverse experience in accounting operations and leading teams; experience in both public accounting and private industry is preferred.
• Food distribution experience a plus.
• A broad and comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and its practical application.
• Extensive knowledge of finance practices, accounting & auditing principles, as well as the reporting and analysis of financial and operational data.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrix structure and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate an issue or point of view to a varied audience both verbally and in writing.
• Effective communication skills including demonstrated ability to interact with senior management and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and project or program management preferred.
• Ability to meet the rigorous deadlines of a growth-oriented company; ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities, coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and define business problems and identify appropriate operational or process solutions.
• Solid values and ambitious standards of ethics, integrity, inclusion and trust.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• The ideal candidate will have exceptional financial competence, strong business acumen, robust organizational skills, knowledge of accounting systems and processes, exceptional communication skills and the ability to grow & develop a highly engaged team. The candidate must be able to balance the demands of a rapidly growing, complex environment.

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.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .