Finance and Accounting

MCI; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Incentives & Rewards

Paid Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

MCI, located in Iowa City, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Associate. In this role, you'll manage various invoicing processes and conduct reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting. Strong communication skills and a relevant Bachelor’s degree are essential for success.

This position offers comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment focused on career growth.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of experience in accrual‑based accounting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and submit to background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable processes including invoicing.
• Record routine journal entries and bank transactions.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and month‑end closings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

MCI is a fast-growing tech‑enabled business services company with a strong call center footprint across multiple countries. We deliver customer experience, business process outsourcing, and cloud‑technology solutions across industries such as healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, and finance.

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.
• Enter 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 other team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1‑2 years of experience in accrual‑based accounting, including AR, journal entries, month‑end close, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Highly self‑motivated, proactive, and dependable.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.