Accounting Intern

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee is seeking an Accounting Intern to provide administrative support to the General Accounting department and assist with financial tasks during a part-time schedule. Under the Controller's supervision, you will contribute to various projects and learn core accounting processes.

Responsibilities include processing non-patient invoicing in QuickBooks, supporting month-end close by posting journal entries and preparing spreadsheets, and aiding in annual

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Completion of basic and intermediate Accounting and/or Finance courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Accounting and Finance with projects to meet deadlines.
• Assist in month-end close by posting journal entries, compiling data, preparing spreadsheets.
• Assist in preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Assist auditors in audit procedures.

Skills

Accounting basics

Spreadsheet proficiency

10-key calculator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Accounting Intern### Accounting InternApply: Bypass Building: Part time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R-202617775Category:Admin SupportCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:Day (United States of America)**Job Description Summary:**Responsible for providing administrative support and financial assistance to the General Accounting department and other Finance areas. Under the general direction of the Controller, responsible for an assigned shift, up to 40 hours per week. Employee is subject to call back as required by the hospital.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*** Assists the General Accounting and Finance Departments with various projects to ensure deadlines are met.* Provides assistance with non-patient invoicing using QuickBooks.* Assists in month-end close procedures by posting journal entries, compiling data, preparing spreadsheets and scanning documents.* Assists in preparation of the annual operating budget, as required.* Assists external and internal auditors in audit procedures.* Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.* Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.**JOB** **SPECIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION:*** Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.* Completion of basic and intermediate Accounting and/or Finance courses.**LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:*** N/A**EXPERIENCE:*** This position does not require prior related experience.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*** Knowledge and ability to demonstrate accounting skills according to current hospital policies and procedures as acquired through completion of basic college Accounting courses.* Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and spreadsheet software.* Ability to use 10-key calculator at a proficient speed.**NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT** We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### Join West Tennessee’s Most Trusted Health Care Team!West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.