Finance Assistant *$1000 HIRING BONUS*

The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide essential administrative support to our Finance Department. This role involves organizing records, handling paperwork, assisting with bookkeeping tasks, and helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy keeping things on track behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Enter, scan, and file invoices and expenses; maintain vendor records and communicate with vendors
• Reconcile daily sales and register counts with a high degree of accuracy
• Sort and process mail, scan documents, and order office and store supplies
• Provide courteous support to customers, vendors, and staff
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold internal controls, and follow established procedures
• Collaborate with the Finance team and other departments to improve systems and solve problems

• Office Professional: Experience with bookkeeping, administrative tasks, and software like Excel or QuickBooks
• Detail-Oriented: Accurate and organized with a commitment to consistency and integrity
• Strong Communicator: Clear written and verbal skills; able to follow through and collaborate with others
• Team Player: Willing to learn, adaptable, and able to work in a cooperative environment
• Natural Foods Enthusiast: Interest or familiarity with the natural foods industry a plus
• Physical Ability: Able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; work in office and assist in store setting

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 3+ weeks paid time off; 401(k); Co-op membership and discounts
• Competitive Pay: $20-22/hour, based on experience
• Meaningful Work: Join a community-owned business supporting local food systems and sustainability