Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant Tolling MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. 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 are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant Tolling to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role provides day-to-day accounting support with a primary focus on Tolling operations, including financial transactions, reconciliations, data accuracy and transaction research. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers and financial information, has strong Excel skills, and takes pride in maintaining accurate records. This is a blended accounting position. While Tolling will be your primary area of responsibility, you will also provide support to the 3PC accounting function when required, including during PTO coverage and periods of increased business demand. The role will begin with on-site training in the Dallas market. Following successful completion of training, the position will transition to a Work-from-Home arrangement, with occasional on-site requirements as needed. MondayFriday, 7:00 AM4:00 PM CST, with flexibility. 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. Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Support daily accounting activities related to Tolling operations. Process, review and validate tolling-related financial transactions. Complete and assist with bank and financial reconciliations. Review financial data and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Identify, investigate and escalate discrepancies, variances and transaction issues. Research and assist with resolving financial discrepancies. Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. Enter, update and validate financial information within relevant systems. Use Microsoft Excel to organise, analyse and reconcile financial data. Provide accounting and administrative support to the wider Finance & Accounting team. Provide coverage and support for the 3PC accounting function when required. Meet established deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment. Communicate effectively with team members and management using Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Use AI-enabled tools to support research, efficiency and day-to-day productivity. Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information. Work additional hours when required, including occasional weekend support. Candidate Qualifications Wonder if you are a good fit for this position? All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities: Previous experience in an Accounting Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk or similar role. Experience with bank reconciliations or financial reconciliations. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Strong numerical skills and data-entry accuracy. Ability to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies. Understanding of basic accounting principles. Comfortable working with financial systems and learning new technology. Experience using virtual communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Comfortable working on camera when required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and time-management skills. Ability to work MondayFriday, 7:00 AM4:00 PM CST, with flexibility for occasional overtime and weekend work. Preferred Experience in a high-volume accounting or transaction-processing environment. Experience with tolling, payments, transportation or related financial transactions. Experience using AI tools such as Claude or similar platforms. Experience supporting multiple accounting functions or business units. 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. Conditions of Employment All MCI Locations Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based. Subject to the program and location of the position Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. 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. (Does not apply in Canada) Reasonable Accommodation Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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 ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines. 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 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),