Entry-Level Accountant
About the role
The accountant position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive system of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
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
- Performs bank reconciliation
- Supports department peers as needed
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability in an accountant role is a must
- Good business judgment and acumen
- Confident and flexible in views
- Able to work with multiple business units to acquire operational knowledge and execute departmental initiatives
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 1-2 years of accrual basis accounting working experiences 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
- 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
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
Benefits
MCI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Incentive and rewards programs
- Retirement savings options
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
Pay
Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.
Schedule
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.
Contact Information
To apply for this position, please visit our careers page and complete a full application, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.