Accountant | Corporate

MCI; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings programs

Paid training and professional development

Casual dress code

Job summary

MCI is looking for a proactive Accountant in Louisiana to oversee accounting operations, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with GAAP. You'll manage accounts receivable, process journal entries, and handle month-end closings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and is detail-oriented. MCI offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment encouraging growth and development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accrual-basis accounting experience including accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end closing, reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Proven project planning, organization, and management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing and reconciling customer accounts.
• Record routine journal entries and bank transactions accurately and timely.
• Execute month-end closing activities and perform account reconciliations.

Skills

Accrual-basis accounting

Communication skills

Project planning and management

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

MCI is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Accountant to oversee the company’s accounting operations, prepare financial reports, maintain accurate records, and implement robust controls and budgeting systems. The role focuses on risk minimization, compliance with GAAP, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing, applying manual payments, generating aging reports, and reconciling customer accounts.
• Record routine journal entries and bank transactions accurately and timely.
• Process accounts payable bills and credit card transactions as needed.
• Execute month‑end closing activities and perform account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct bank reconciliations regularly.
• Provide support to team members and collaborate across departments as required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate shares MCI’s high growth objectives and demonstrates strong business judgment, confidence, and flexibility. Experience in an accountant role is essential, with the ability to work with multiple business units to acquire operational knowledge and execute departmental initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1‑2 years of accrual‑basis accounting experience including accounts receivable, journal entries, month‑end closing, reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Proven project planning, organization, and management skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, organized, and able to prioritize and work independently.
• Exceptionally self‑motivated and directed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Incentives & Rewards, including cash bonuses and prizes.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days (MEC plans after 30 days).
• Retirement savings programs where available.
• Short‑term and longer‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance for accident and critical illness.
• Career growth opportunities through internal promotions.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Casual dress code and engaging work environment.

EEO & Disability Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCI provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment.

MCI embraces differences and believes 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.

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.