Careers at Meat Institute.

The Meat Institute is an association that represents family-owned businesses and international corporations with the vision to sustainably nourish local and global communities with wholesome meat and poultry.

We value stewardship, community, and collaboration, which is our way of saying we are ethically committed to doing what is right for people, animals, communities, and the planet. We encourage and support continuous improvement; we embrace diversity in all we do and proactively engage others to build relationships across the food system. We value diverse perspectives and listen to all interested in our industry.

Our mission is to connect people and resources to strengthen trust in the food we produce. We do that by providing reliable resources to our members.

Our organization is agile and forward-thinking, and our team is collaborative and goal-oriented.

Our HQ is located in Arlington, VA. We offer a flexible work environment.

Current Open Positions

Accountant (Hybrid)

Reports to: VP of Finance
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full Time

Join Our Team!

The Meat Institute is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team in Arlington, VA.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a collaborative team.

In this role, you'll support the day-to-day financial operations of the Meat Institute and its related entities, working on everything from accounts payable and receivable to reconciliations and month-end close. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organization and play an important role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly.

We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable taking ownership of their work, and enjoys finding solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Manage accounts payable activities, including vendor invoices, employee expense reports, payment processing, and vendor inquiries.
  • Process incoming payments, record cash receipts, and assist with member billing and accounts receivable collections.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting accounting schedules.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Support annual audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and financial reports.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across departments to resolve accounting questions and support daily operations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and assist with special projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, or reconciliations.
  • Familiarity with month-end close processes and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting software.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to take initiative.

Preferred, But Not Required:

  • Experience with NetSuite.
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting.
  • Previous experience in a nonprofit, trade association, or membership-based organization.

What We Offer

At the Meat Institute, we value our employees and recognize the importance of providing a supportive, collaborative work environment.

  • Competitive Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
  • Hybrid Work Schedule: Three days in our Arlington office and two days working remotely.
  • Paid Time Off: PTO to support time away from work.
  • Health Insurance: Health insurance benefits.
  • Retirement Benefits: Retirement plan with an employer match.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team with opportunities to contribute across the organization.

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Benefits

Health insurance

The Meat Institute offers medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents. Eligible employees may select from three CareFirst PPO medical plans, including one health reimbursement account (HRA) funded by the organization.

Flexible spending benefits

The Meat Institute offers Flexible Spending Accounts, which offset out-of-pocket medical and dependent care costs by allowing eligible participants to set aside pre-tax funds to pay for medical and childcare expenses.

Basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

The Meat Institute provides eligible employees group term life including accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage equal to twice an employee’s base salary up to $550,000 plus an additional group term life benefit of $25,000.

Disability

The Meat Institute offers long-term disability benefits. These benefits pay a percentage of your earnings in the event of a disability. Retirement savings plan

The Meat Institute’s 401(k) plan allows eligible participants to save pre-tax dollars for retirement. Participants are immediately eligible to receive matching contributions from The Meat Institute.

Paid leave

The Meat Institute provides eligible employees paid vacation, sick benefits. Annual vacation leave is accrued each pay period and the accrual is determined by years of service. The Meat Institute also offers paid holidays.

Health and wellness

The Meat Institute is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. We offer a variety of benefits, programs and sessions dedicated to our employee’s wellbeing.

Other benefits

The Meat Institute also offers family leave benefits, transportation benefits, professional development assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status or other protected classes.