Sr. Accountant - Remote

Overview

This role is responsible for executing wholesale accounting and reporting processes, focusing on revenue and inventory oversight within the natural segment and small business units. Key duties include managing month-end closing procedures for the consolidated entity, supporting audit and SOX control deliverables, and periodically presenting findings to upper management. The position requires daily interaction with finance operations, procurement, inventory control, and merchandising teams to provide and interpret financial data that supports business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting strategies for the natural segment, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct weekly reviews and problem-solving based on transactional details.
• Manage month-end closing activities including system closing, journal entries, reconciliations, analytics, and reporting.
• Support both external and internal audits and ensure SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to deliver analytical insights, including monitoring inventory levels, cost fluctuations, item mix, and procurement activities.
• Drive process efficiencies by identifying opportunities to refine, standardize, automate, and streamline financial operations.
• Lead significant ad-hoc projects and analyses to provide insights to senior leadership related to procurement and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in accounting or finance with diverse exposure to accounting operations.
• Experience in food distribution is a plus.
• Proven ability to diagnose, isolate, and resolve issues, recommending and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of finance practices, accounting and auditing principles, and financial and operational data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions within a matrix organization and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating issues clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills to define business problems and identify operational or process solutions.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to inclusion and trust.
• Solid business acumen, organizational, and technical skills.
• Familiarity with accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment in a complex, rapidly growing environment.

Work Environment

• This is a remote position with the option to work from an office if desired.
• Occasional travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations may be required.
• Typical office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and use of standard office equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, education, and other factors.
• Benefits include a 401(k) program, flexible paid time off, health benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment, and developmental opportunities.
• Additional benefits may include paid holidays, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending or health savings accounts, subject to eligibility.

Location

• Remote work from primary residence with occasional travel as needed.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices and provides accommodations upon request during the selection process.