Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.

Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people's lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.

Position : Accounting Assistant

Job Summary : This position supports the finance team by managing accounts payable, reviewing and recording corporate credit card transactions, assisting with biweekly payroll processing, and performing general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the accounting department.

Reports to : Controller or designated accounting personnel

Duties and Responsibilities :

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Manages utility accounts; setting up new locations, ensuring accurate and timely payment and troubleshoot issues
• Records accounts payable invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payment.
• Participates in general accounting duties including but not limited to ad hoc reporting, audit information request and depositing of payments.
• Assists in maintaining the general ledger by preparing and posting assigned journal entries and reconciling related accounts
• Supports the accounting team in closing the books at the end of the month
• Reviews and processes employee expense reports in accordance with company policies
• Prepares and processes electronic transfers, checks, and ACH payments.
• Communicates with and maintains vendors relationships to handle invoices and resolve any issues.
• Reconciles accounts payable transactions, including vendor statements and credit card accounts.
• Develops and maintains SOPs for material processes.
• Maintains adequate records, reconciliations, and documentation to support financial reporting.
• Completes the final review of corporate credit card transactions and accurate import into accounting system.
• Monitors, addresses and keeps a detailed log of all inquiries in the payroll inbox
• Supports functions of the biweekly payroll process
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience / Certifications :

Desired Experience / Certifications :

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 30a-5pm (in-person position)

Location : 140 E Town St Columbus, OH 43215

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and / or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.