Full-Time Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Fun work environment

Job summary

MCI, a fast-growing tech-enabled business services company, is looking for a motivated Accountant to join our team in Iowa City. In this role, you'll oversee accounting operations, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with GAAP. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–2 years of experience in accrual-based accounting.

The position offers a dynamic work environment with various benefits including health coverage and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in accrual-based accounting including AR.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s accounting operations.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain accurate records.
• Implement internal controls and budgeting systems.

Skills

Accrual-based accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Overview

MCI is a fast‑growing tech‑enabled business services company that delivers Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and cloud technology solutions across a variety of industries. We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Accountant to join our growing team.

In this role you will oversee the company’s accounting operations, prepare financial reports, maintain accurate records, and implement internal controls and budgeting systems. Your work will minimize risk, ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and enhance the accuracy of our financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable tasks such as invoicing, applying manual payments, generating aging reports, and reconciling 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 and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Provide support to 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 with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (earned PTO) and paid holidays.
• Incentives and rewards including cash bonuses and prizes.
• Health benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days (MEC plans after 30 days).
• Retirement savings programs where available.
• Short‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance options.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Career growth opportunities through internal promotions.
• Paid training.
• Fun, engaging work environment with a team‑oriented culture.
• Casual dress code.

Physical and Work Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties, the employee will be largely sedentary and required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee may occasionally need to move about the office, reach in any direction, raise or lower objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Locations

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

Background and Security Screening

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCI and its affiliates 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. 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. 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.

Job Modification Note

The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It is not an all‑inclusive list of duties. The employer may revise this job description at any time. Either party may terminate employment at any time for any reason.