Junior Accountant: Growth-Driven, GAAP-Aligned Role

MCI; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MCI, Iowa City, is seeking an Accountant to oversee accounting operations, including financial reporting, records maintenance, and internal controls. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements.

The candidate will handle AR, journal entries, month-end close, and reconciliation tasks in a fast-paced office environment. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1–2 years of accrual accounting experience are 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 and reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact within all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and manage projects.
• Detail-oriented, 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs Accounts Receivable functions including invoicing, manual check application, aging reports, and account reconciliation
• Enters routine journal entries and bank transactions
• Enters AP bills and credit card transactions if needed
• Performs month-end closing and reconciliation
• Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information
• Performs bank reconciliation
• Supports department peers as needed

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

MCI, Iowa City, is seeking an Accountant to oversee accounting operations, including financial reporting, records maintenance, and internal controls. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements.

The candidate will handle AR, journal entries, month-end close, and reconciliation tasks in a fast-paced office environment. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1–2 years of accrual accounting experience are required.