Accounting Intern

BrightSpring Health Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our team on a year-round basis. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support.

Experience with Oracle Fusion and familiarity with GAAP is valued, and you will assist with CERs, capital purchases, and reporting for internal stakeholders. A strong accounting foundation and motivation to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Majoring in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale).
• Completion of introductory accounting courses required.
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion, QuickBooks, or Xero is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to interpret and work with technical financial documentation.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and support monthly accounting activities to ensure timely ledger close.
• Reconcile accounts and perform trend and completeness analysis.
• Assist with corporate balance sheet accounts and conduct analytical reviews of monthly activity.
• Help maintain and organize digital and physical financial records.
• Research and respond to inquiries involving general ledger accounts.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual external audit.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and spreadsheets for internal use.
• Perform daily and monthly accounting functions, including fixed asset subledger transactions in Oracle Fusion.
• Prepare and review Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) for compliance with company procedures.
• Process capital purchase orders and manage invoicing and payments related to capital expenditures in Oracle Fusion.
• Reconcile discrepancies with vendors and accounts payable.
• Act as a resource for operational teams in resolving outstanding CERs and purchase order issues.
• Support special projects and perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Accounting major

GPA 3.0+

Introductory accounting courses

Tools

Oracle Fusion

QuickBooks

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

BrightSpring Health Service is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our team on a year-round basis. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and motivated accounting student eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic corporate accounting environment. The intern will support the Corporate Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and participating in the monthly close process.

Our Company

BrightSpring Health Services

Overview

BrightSpring Health Service is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our team on a year-round basis. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and motivated accounting student eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic corporate accounting environment. The intern will support the Corporate Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and participating in the monthly close process. The intern will also assist with managing billing and cost reports for the Department of Labor, analyzing financial data, supporting external audits, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal policies. This hands-on role offers exposure to Oracle Fusion and capital expenditure processes, providing a well-rounded foundation in corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and support monthly accounting activities to ensure timely ledger close
• Reconcile accounts and perform trend and completeness analysis
• Assist with corporate balance sheet accounts and conduct analytical reviews of monthly activity
• Help maintain and organize digital and physical financial records
• Research and respond to inquiries involving general ledger accounts
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual external audit
• Monitor compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Assist in preparing financial reports and spreadsheets for internal use
• Perform daily and monthly accounting functions, including fixed asset subledger transactions in Oracle Fusion
• Prepare and review Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) for compliance with company procedures
• Process capital purchase orders and manage invoicing and payments related to capital expenditures in Oracle Fusion
• Reconcile discrepancies with vendors and accounts payable
• Act as a resource for operational teams in resolving outstanding CERs and purchase order issues
• Support special projects and perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university
• Majoring in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Completion of introductory accounting courses required
• No prior work experience necessary, though basic knowledge of accounting principles is expected
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle Fusion, QuickBooks, or Xero is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to interpret and work with technical financial documentation
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable adapting to new tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

About Our Line Of Business

BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the Company’s service lines, including pharmacy, home health care, and rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive and more integrated care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 475,000 customers, clients and patients daily. BrightSpring has consistently demonstrated strong and industry-leading quality metrics across its services lines, while improving the health and quality of life for high-need individuals and reducing overall healthcare system costs. For more information, please visit www.brightspringhealth.com . Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and X .

Additional Job Information

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, hands-on experience in corporate accounting and financial operations
• Exposure to general ledger management, capital expenditure processes, and audit preparation
• Mentorship from experienced finance and accounting professionals
• Opportunity to work with Oracle Fusion and other enterprise systems
• Skill development in analysis, reporting, and compliance
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic calendar
• A supportive environment with real-world project involvement
• Potential consideration for future full-time employment based on performance