Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid training

Job summary

MCI, located in Iowa City, is looking for a full-time accountant to manage accounting operations. You will handle invoicing, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting principles.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 1-2 years of experience in accrual basis accounting. The benefits include paid time off, health coverage, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience required.
• Proven ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Accounts Receivable functions including invoicing and reconciliation.
• Enter routine journal entries and bank transactions.
• Perform month-end closing and bank reconciliation.

Skills

Accrual-basis accounting experience

Accounts Receivable functions

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

MCI is a tech‑enabled business services company offering accounting support for a growing global organization. As a full‑time accountant, you will manage the company’s accounting operations, producing financial reports, maintaining accurate accounting records, and implementing controls and budgets to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, manual check application, aging reports, and account reconciliation.
• Enter routine journal entries and bank transactions.
• Enter AP bills and credit card transactions as needed.
• Perform month‑end closing and reconciliation.
• Reconcile, investigate, correct, and adjust accounting information.
• Perform bank reconciliation.
• Support department peers as needed.

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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, organized, able to prioritize, and work independently.
• Exceptional self‑motivation and direction.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Work Environment & Requirements

The role is performed in a professional office environment. Work is largely sedentary; sitting/standing for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset, operating office equipment, and occasionally moving objects up to 40 lb is required.

Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based. Must be willing to submit to a Level II background investigation and drug screening. Job offer contingent on investigation results.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Health benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment.
• Retirement savings plans, where available.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance (accident and critical illness).
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Enjoyable work environment with casual dress code.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCI provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless it causes undue hardship. MCI embraces diversity and maintains a work environment free from discrimination. MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MCI adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. MCI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws.