Accounting Assistant

3 days ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States FMI- The Food Industry Association Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

FMI – The Food Industry Association:
We're Hiring an
Accounting Assistant
(Hybrid Role)

Are you detail-oriented, customer-focused, and interested in supporting the financial operations of an area trade association? FMI is looking for an assistant to join our Accounting Department.

Quick Snapshot:
In this role, you'll provide administrative and customer support for FMI's Accounting team helping to ensure accuracy of all financial processing and supporting the daily operations of the team. You'll process and reconcile payments, and assist with data projects.

What You'll Do in This Role?

  • 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.

Education and Skills That You'll Need to Be Successful:

  • One to three years of professional experience in accounting, business, or a related field.
  • A college degree in accounting or business is a plus.
  • 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.
  • Prior experience using accounting and/or database software preferred.
  • 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.
  • Spanish verbal and written fluency is a plus.

Why FMI?
We are the champions for the food industry and the issues that make a difference to our members in the food industry. Our work touches the lives of over 120 million households in the U.S. and representing a $1 trillion industry with over 6 million employees. By joining our team, you will become part of a diverse, engaging, and supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the future of the food retail industry.

Our Benefits:
We offer a generous benefits package that includes 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

This position requires you to work out of our Arlington, Virginia office for a minimum of two full days per week.

Apply Now:
If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting and administrative skills while contributing to a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Learn more about FMI by visiting our website at

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FMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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