Decision Support Student Intern

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Decision Support Student Intern rotates through Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Payroll, and Financial Accounting, completing duties assigned by each department’s manager. The role supports accounting and finance operations through transaction processing, reconciliations, financial statement review, and general ledger analysis. The description outlines the role’s general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change at the employer’s discretion.

The intern must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the assigned area. The employer also requires compliance with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of known or suspected unethical conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, privacy concerns, and other compliance-related issues.

This is sedentary work, involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds. The schedule must be flexible and may involve working more than eight hours a day. The normal routine does not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, nor emergency care or first aid. Because the work takes place in a healthcare setting, occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste may occur, with risk varying according to job duties.

Requirements

• Actively working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Above-average proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong team management skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which may involve more than eight hours a day.
• Able to meet the physical demands of sedentary work, including occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds and occasional walking or standing.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Payroll, and Financial Accounting and complete duties assigned by each department’s manager.
• Process Accounts Payable transactions accurately and promptly, enter vendor invoices, and match invoices to purchase orders.
• Process Payroll transactions accurately and promptly and prepare FICA recovery spreadsheets and Payroll account reconciliations.
• Record cash payments and fixed assets in Lawson and prepare cash reconciliations.
• Review assigned financial statement lines for proper coding and accruals.
• Analyze assigned general ledger accounts for proper accruals and coding, and analyze financial statement variances for assigned accounts.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern