Staff Accountant at United Natural Foods Inc in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Overview:

Under direct supervision, performs tasks related to the monthly/quarterly financial close process including balance sheet and profit and loss activity, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliation. Prepares financial information for other departments. Assist in accounting department duties. Position will maintain the general ledgers for assigned Companies in accordance with GAAP.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Prepares financial data for input into finance systems, and generates reports; performs calculations using spreadsheet applications.


• Responsible for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.


• Prepares regularly scheduled journal entries, costs reports, analyses, studies, inventories, and financial statements.


• Reviews expenditure and purchasing documents for correctness, and compliance with established procedures.


• Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records and special financial reports.


• Prepares, reviews, and processes revenue, expense, and payroll related correcting entries and prepares account reconciliations of intermediate complexity.


• Interacts with other departments regarding finance policies and procedures.


• Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management.


• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting and/or equivalent related experience and training.


• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and standard bookkeeping practices.


• Two years of previous accounting experience preferred § Account balancing and reconciling skills.


• Spreadsheet software skills to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports, statements, and/or projections.


• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications; Word and Excel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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