Accountant jobs in Iowa

Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Accountant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Accountant
  • MCI Military Recruitment
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION OVERVIEW

    Join the team and become a driving force in our growth. 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.

     

    Located in Iowa City, IA 52240. Corporate-Level, Executive Suite.

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    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    This role is a critical component to the company's success and financial health.  An accountant can be expected to perform the following tasks:

    • 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

    STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

    The ideal candidate for this role would share and understand the high growth objectives of Mass Markets.  Demonstrated ability in an accountant role is a must.  The right candidate will exhibit good business judgment and acumen and be both confident and flexible in their views.  This position will require the ability to work with multiple business units to acquire operational knowledge and execute departmental initiatives.  Demonstrated interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills are a must. 

    • Bachelors 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
    • Demonstrates ability to successfully 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

    CONDITIONS

    • Must be authorized to work in their country of residence (The United States or Canada)
    • Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results
    • Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    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.

    COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, INCENTIVES, AND REWARDS

    WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

    We believe that hard work should pay off, so we make sure that our compensation and total rewards are competitive.   Standard starting compensation is commensurate with experience.  Regular reviews and raises are awarded based on tenure and performance, so our employees make more each year.

     

    Employees earn paid time off as well as paid holidays and paid training opportunities. Regular daily, weekly and monthly incentives are part of the overall compensation our team members enjoy and include monetary incentive and prizes such as computers, tablets, phones, TV’s, trips, tickets, and even cars.  In addition to our standard group benefits offering for full-time employees following 90-days of employment, all employees are eligible to opt for our MEC medical plan after only 30-days of employment.  Benefits options and plans vary slightly by location.  

     

    JUST A FEW OF THE BENEFITS

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options
    • Paid Time-Off
    • Regular Raises
    • Work-at-Home Opportunities
    • Advancement Opportunity
    • Fun, Engaging Work Environment
    • Casual Dress Code
    • Cash and Prize Contests

     

    DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

    At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity is a benefit to our employees, our company, our customers, and our community.  All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

     

    MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  MCI will consider for employment 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.  We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of MCI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of MCI and affiliates to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kate Murph, Vice President of Human Resources, kate.murph@mci.world.

    REGARDING COVID-19

    As an employer supporting critical Federal, State, Provincial, and Commercial clients, we have taken steps to ensure that we remain operational while taking every precaution possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our employees safe.

     

    Measures include social distancing for those working on-site, frequent deep cleaning and disinfecting of workstations and common areas, daily contactless temperature checks for those essential employees working on-site, travel policies limiting travel and mandatory quarantine, reporting and quarantine processes and policies for those exposed, and requesting masks to be worn when on-site employees are not at their workstation.

     

    For more information on MCI’s response to COVID-19 please visit  www.mci.world/covid-19.

    ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY)

    MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.

     

    In 2019 Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa’s Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI’s subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times respectively. MCI has fifteen business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Iowa, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South Dakota, New Mexico, California, Kansas, and Nova Scotia. 

     

    Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have a synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000 talented individuals with 150 diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: GravisApps, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), The Sydney Call Center, OnBrand24, and Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP).

    DISCLAIMER

    The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

    The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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Accountant
  • Global Placement Firm
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • "The primary role of this position will be to assist Home Lending with developing processes and reporting practices to support the internal Regulatory Reporting Governance & Oversight Framework.Duties...
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Accountant
  • Power Brace Manufacturing
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Utilize various accounting skills in a multi-faceted Accounting role with Power Brace Manufacturing! Our Accountant position provides the opportunity to put your skills to use and thrive in a stable a...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • APN Software Services, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,TEMPORARY
  • Technical Accountant6 months (extendable to a long term)Onsite: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr Urbandale Iowa 50322 JOB DESCRIPTIONPrimary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) Prepare assig...
  • 21 Days Ago

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ACCOUNTANT
  • Kent Shared Services (Kent Corporation)
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: Are you ready to join a FOUR-time US Best Managed Company ?! Kent Nutrition Group, a member of the Kent Corporation family of companies is seeking a skilled and motivated finance pro...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Aveka Manufacturing
  • Fredericksburg, IA FULL_TIME
  • Join our Employee-Owned company! You will be eligible for shares in the company after six months - located in Fredericksburg, Iowa - we offer an excellent benefits package, competitive salary, employe...
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Cost Accountant
  • Experis
  • Medford, WI
  • Our client, a leading manufacturer In Medford, WI is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. Job Title: Cost Accou...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant
  • Vi Living
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Overview: ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING AND HIRING! Pay : $73,553.00 - $91,953.00/ annually or more based on experience. Sign-On...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • Experis
  • Manassas, VA
  • Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. As a Cost Accountant you will proactively participate in the...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • Experis
  • Severn, MD
  • Our client, one of the largest agricultural companies in the U.S., is looking for a Staff Accountant which is located at...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Account Manager
  • Leidos
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Description Leidos Dynetics is seeking a qualified Cost Account Manager to join our team. With offices across the United...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • Allied Universal® Executive Protection and Intelligence Services
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • Overview Allied Universal® Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, North America's leading specialized protectio...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant
  • MSA Security®, An Allied Universal® Company
  • New York, NY
  • Overview MSA Security®, An Allied Universal® Company, is a leading global provider of high consequence threat solutions....
  • 3/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant
  • ABM Industries
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Join a team with one shared mission - to make a difference, every person, every day. We are more than 100,000 team membe...
  • 2/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north. In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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