Senior Accountant – Remote, SOX & Analytics

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage wholesale accounting and reporting for the natural segment and small business units.

Responsibilities include month-end close, audits, and SOX controls, with interactions across finance, procurement, inventory, and merchandising to drive data-informed decisions. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to deliver accurate financials and actionable insights, supporting senior leadership and driving

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive work experience in accounting/finance.
• Food distribution experience a plus.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving issues and implementing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Execute Natural accounting strategy with cross-functional collaboration to drive accurate financials.
• Lead weekly reviews and month-end closing activities including entries, reconciliations, analytics, and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits and SOX compliance.
• Provide analytical deliverables identifying business drivers like inventory levels and cost fluctuations.

Skills

Accounting

SOX Controls

Month-end Close

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage wholesale accounting and reporting for the natural segment and small business units.

Responsibilities include month-end close, audits, and SOX controls, with interactions across finance, procurement, inventory, and merchandising to drive data-informed decisions. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to deliver accurate financials and actionable insights, supporting senior leadership and driving