What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Corporate Accounting - Remote position at UNFI?
Job Overview:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
Education/ Certifications:
Remote Role:
Office Roles:
Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.
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.
Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.
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.
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.
Job 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.
Education/ Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- 5 yrs of accounting-related experience.
- Wholesale distribution or retail experience preferred.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- 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
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.
- This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.
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.
Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.
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.
Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.
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.
Salary : $680