Entry-Level Accountant

OneMCI • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

MCI is seeking an Accountant to support the company's accounting operations. The role includes preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate accounting records, and managing financial controls and budgets. It contributes to mitigating financial risks, ensuring the accuracy of reported results, and maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

The Accountant performs accounts receivable activities, routine transaction entry, month-end closing and reconciliation, and supports other department peers as needed. Applicants must complete the full application on the company careers page, including screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 1–2 years of accrual-basis accounting work experience, including accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end closing and reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects successfully.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, prioritize, and work independently.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Must be willing to submit to a Level II background and/or security investigation with fingerprinting and to drug screening; job offers are contingent on the results. Drug screening condition does not apply in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, manual check application, aging reports, and account reconciliation.
• Enter routine journal entries and bank transactions.
• Enter accounts payable 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level