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Job Overview:
The Auditor is responsible for performing audit assignments including assisting in planning, gathering, and documenting, and testing all necessary information for an accurate assessment of risks & internal controls and assisting in drafting of the audit report.
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

• Performs assigned compliance and substantive testing procedures for department audits.
• Assists in obtaining and recording an understanding of the clients' processes and nature of business.
• Identifies and evaluates risks and the internal controls which mitigate the risks in all assignments.
• Ensures audit assignments are appropriately documented, accurate, complete, and within budget.
• Performs assigned testing of controls as part of Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 Compliance program, for assistance to the external auditors.
• Assists external auditor in completing interim and year-end testing as part of the Company's quarterly financial statement review and annual audit.
• Contributes to the preparation of audit report drafts and other written communications.
• Proactively communicates significant issues that surface in the course of performing work assignments to Audit Manager, Audit Supervisor and/or Auditor Senior.
• Participates in the development of audit programs and assists in identifying areas for process improvements.
• Attends relevant training courses, webinars, and seminars to maintain continuing professional development and education requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university required; major in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Professional certifications preferred such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' full-time work experience in internal auditing, external auditing, accounting, or finance-related position

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of public company regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and the COSO Internal Control Framework
• Knowledge of software used by Internal Audit, such as or Alteryx preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of personal integrity.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively while working on multiple and sometimes competing priorities.
• Good public relations abilities.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Able to operate all related computer software applications and basic business machines.
• 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 (25%): 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 .