FMI- The Food Industry Association · 1 day ago
Accounting Assistant
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expFMI – The Food Industry Association is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the financial operations of their Accounting Department. In this hybrid role, the assistant will provide administrative and customer support, process payments, reconcile deposits, and assist with data projects.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Process and maintain SQFI cash receipts, which includes obtaining payments via ACH, wire, or mail, and creating batches for Accounts Receivable
Review and reconcile deposits from SQF audit databases and produce daily cash receipt batches with supporting documentation
Research and respond to member and customer inquiries related to accounts receivable
Provide general administrative support including publication order fulfillment, preparing and shipping items to customers, etc
Assist database managers with data projects, such as extracting data, record reviews, merging records, and making updates, as necessary
Qualification
Required
One to three years of professional experience in accounting, business, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including the ability to create and use spreadsheets in Excel as well as the ability to use Teams, Outlook, etc
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to produce error-free work
Excellent telephone, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve problems independently
Preferred
A college degree in accounting or business is a plus
Prior experience using accounting and/or database software preferred
Spanish verbal and written fluency is a plus
Benefits
Health benefits
401(k)
11 paid holidays
Paid leave benefits
A summer hours program allowing you to work only four hours on Fridays during the summer (once your work is done)
Remote work opportunities two weeks at the end of August, the week of Thanksgiving and two weeks at the end of December
Volunteer opportunities (if you want to give back to your community)
The chance to join our employee wellness group and much more!
Company
FMI- The Food Industry Association
As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier and more efficient consumer food supply.FMI is a champion for the food industry and the issues that make a difference to our members’ fundamental mission of feeding and enriching society.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Leslie Sarasin
President and CEO
Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS
Chief Science Officer and Senior Vice President, Food Safety
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