Remote Accountant

OneMCI•Iowa, IA

12d•Remote

About The Position

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to play a key role in our company’s financial operations. In this position, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely reports, and supporting internal controls and budgeting processes. Your work will help ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and contribute to the financial health and growth of our organization. To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1–2 years of experience with accrual-based accounting, including AR, journal entries, month-end close, and bank reconciliations.
Dependable with regular and reliable attendance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage projects effectively.
High attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
Highly self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including 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, making necessary corrections and adjustments.
Conduct bank reconciliations.
Provide support to accounting team members as required.

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. Benefit options vary by location.
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.