Accountant for Niche Markets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Career Growth

Fun Work Environment

Job summary

MCI, a leading tech-enabled business services company, seeks an Accountant to ensure financial integrity. This role involves managing Accounts Receivable, performing journal entries, and supporting financial reporting compliant with GAAP.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Join MCI’s environment focused on growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with accrual-based accounting, including AR and month-end close.
• Proven reliability and consistent attendance.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable functions including invoicing and reports.
• Record routine journal entries and transactions.
• Perform month-end closings and account reconciliations.

Skills

Accrual-based accounting

Accounts Receivable

Journal entries

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs.

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

Join our executive management team as an Accountant and play a vital role in supporting the financial integrity and strategic growth of our organization. In this position, you will perform a range of professional accounting duties, including compiling, maintaining, and analyzing financial data and records. You’ll ensure all financial reporting aligns with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and complies with internal policies, legal standards, and professional guidelines across MCI programs and business operations.

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 functions invoicing, manual payment application, aging reports, and account reconciliation.
• Record routine journal entries and bank transactions.
• Process accounts payable bills and credit card transactions as needed.
• Perform month‑end closings and account reconciliations.
• Investigate, correct, and adjust discrepancies in accounting data.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with and support team members across departments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven reliability and consistent attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage projects effectively.
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, working independently and efficiently.
• Highly self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑driven.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• 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 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.

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

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

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.

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. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, 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.