Accounting Intern

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job rotates to the following departments: Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Payroll and Financial Accounting and completes duties as assigned by the manager in each department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required - Actively working toward Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Work Experience Required - None.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must have above average proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong team management skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than eight hours a day).

Responsibilities

• Performs Accounts Payable (AP) duties such as processing AP transactions accurately and timely, entering vendor invoice, and matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Performs Payroll duties such as processing Payroll transactions accurately and timely and preparing FICA recovery spreadsheets and Payroll account reconciliations.
• Records cash payments and fixed assets to Lawson and prepares cash reconciliations.
• Reviews assigned financial statement lines for proper coding and accruals
• Analyzes assigned GL accounts for proper accruals and coding.
• Analyzes assigned GL accounts for proper accruals and coding and financial statement variances for assigned accounts.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern