Accountant | Corporate

MCI; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Casual dress code

Job summary

MCI is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to oversee accounting operations in Iowa City. This role involves financial report preparation, maintaining records, budgeting systems, and ensuring GAAP compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a fun, engaging work environment and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accrual-basis accounting including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accrual-basis accounting

Communication skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Accountant to join our team in Iowa City, IA. This role oversees the company’s accounting operations, including financial report preparation, accurate record maintenance, robust controls, budgeting systems, and compliance with GAAP. The goal is to minimize risk and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Location: Iowa City, IA 52240. Corporate‑Level, Executive Suite.

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, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct bank reconciliations regularly.
• Provide support to team members and collaborate across departments as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, and manage projects.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, organized, able to prioritize and work independently.
• Exceptionally self‑motivated and directed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Incentives & Rewards: daily, weekly, and monthly contests with cash bonuses and prizes.
• Health benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days.
• Retirement savings programs available.
• Disability and life insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance for accident and critical illness.
• Career growth opportunities through internal promotions.
• Paid training opportunities.
• Fun, engaging work environment.
• Casual dress code.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in diversity and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. All employment decisions are made based on merit and qualifications.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship.