Accounting Specialist

NCMIC Group; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NCMIC is seeking an Accountant I for entry-level responsibilities in cash, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. You will help ensure accuracy and timeliness of transactions, support regulatory reporting, and contribute to process improvements.

The role requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting systems is expected; prior experience is a plus but not

Qualifications

• Entry-Level professional with degree in Accounting; able to interpret data and focus on tasks with high accuracy.
• Experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or cash management preferred but not required; coursework or internship ok.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and basic Excel and journal entries knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain records for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Track daily movement of money into and out of company bank accounts.
• Prepare and perform accounting tasks related to cash entries and balance activities.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency of payable and receivable processes; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and maintain departmental process manuals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic Excel

Pivot tables

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Accountant I | NCMIC

The Tone:

This is a role at NCMIC, an organization dedicated to the end-to-end administration of financial operations. This position is directly responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of all cash, payable, and receivable transactions through diligent administration and problem-solving. The Accountant I serves as a key resource for essential operational accounting activities, helps meet regulatory reporting requirements, and actively contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives, thereby supporting the smooth and compliant financial functioning of the company.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Mission: Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient cash, payable, and receivable transactions, and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables), accounting and reporting systems

What You'll Actually Do

• Financial Administration: Process and maintain comprehensive records for all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and associated processes.
• Cash Management: Track the daily movement of money into and out of the Company's bank accounts, ensuring transparent financial monitoring.
• Accounting Duties: Prepare and diligently perform all accounting tasks related to cash entries and account balancing activities.
• Process Oversight: Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all payable and receivable processes, researching and resolving any discrepancies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and submit regulatory filings as assigned, and meticulously maintain departmental process and procedure manuals.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level professional seeking to apply or develop skills, holding an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The role demands an ability to interpret data, problem solve, and focus on tasks for extended periods, maintaining a high accuracy rate.
• Experience: Prior experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or cash management is preferred but not strictly required for this position. Candidates will be considered if they demonstrate relevant coursework, internship experience, or a proven ability to learn core accounting processes, systems, reconciliations, journal entries, and Microsoft Excel on the job.
• Skills: Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with a basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management processes. Possesses familiarity with journal entries and basic reconciliations, and exhibits working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, including Microsoft Excel with basic formulas and pivot tables. Must be able to follow established procedures and accounting policies, organize work, identify discrepancies, and adapt effectively to changing technology environments, all while maintaining professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or cash management.