Cost Accountant jobs in Lawton, OK

Job Description

A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community.

To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success, each person must do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.

Description

1.To be successful in the Accountant position, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and be able to perform the following responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company's financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

2. You will be responsible for providing accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we are compliant with all tax regulations.

Qualifications and Benefits

Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or relevant degree. Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus.

2. Work experience as an Accountant, 3 years preferred.

3. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

4. Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Experience with general ledger functions. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.

5. Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO, sick, and agency holidays, employer matching 401K plan, and paid continuing education.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ardmore, OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)