Accountant

Mass Markets; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Career Growth

Paid Training

Job summary

A leading BPO company is seeking an Accountant in Iowa City. The role involves managing accounts receivable, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including health coverage and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with accrual-based accounting, including AR, journal entries, month-end close, and bank reconciliations.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable tasks, including invoicing, applying manual payments, generating aging reports, and reconciliations.
• Record routine journal entries and bank transactions.
• Enter accounts payable bills and credit card transactions as needed.
• Perform month-end closings and account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Business judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

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Position Overview

MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry.

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to play a vital role in our financial operations. In this position, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, producing timely reports, and supporting internal controls and budgeting processes. Your contributions will help ensure compliance with GAAP and drive our continued growth.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable tasks, including invoicing, applying manual payments, generating aging reports, and reconciling accounts.
• Record routine journal entries and bank transactions.
• Enter accounts payable bills and credit card transactions as needed.
• Perform month-end closings and account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with and support other team members as needed.

Candidate Qualifications

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION? The ideal candidate for this role would share and understand the high growth objectives of Mass Markets. Demonstrated ability in an accountant role is a must. The right candidate will exhibit good business judgment and acumen and be both confident and flexible in their views. This position will require the ability to work with multiple business units to acquire operational knowledge and execute departmental initiatives. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills are a must.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1–2 years of experience with accrual-based accounting, including AR, journal entries, month-end close, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• High attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Compensation & Benefits

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

What You Can Expect From MCI

• Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
• Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacations and sometimes even cars!
• Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
• Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
• Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance
• Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
• Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
• Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits That Fit Your Life: MCI tailors offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. Specific benefits may vary by geography, but the core commitment remains: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

Conditions of Employment

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person\'s merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI\'s commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment. MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI\'s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Note: This description is limited to the essential functions and responsibilities. It is not an all-inclusive list of duties and requirements.