Accounting Intern

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (Mobile Unit); Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (Mobile Unit) in Jackson, TN is seeking an Administrative Support professional to provide financial assistance to the General Accounting and Finance teams. The role supports month-end close, budgeting, and audit activities, while handling non-patient invoicing in QuickBooks.

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; no prior experience required. Strong PC and spreadsheet skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Completion of basic and intermediate Accounting and/or Finance courses.
• No prior related experience required.
• Proficient in personal computers and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Accounting and Finance with projects to meet deadlines.
• Assist non-patient invoicing using QuickBooks.
• Support month-end close by posting journal entries and preparing data.
• Assist in preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Assist auditors in audit procedures.
• Contribute to a positive team climate and the department's effort.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

Skills

Accounting basics

10-key proficiency

Spreadsheet skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

10-key calculator

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Category: Admin Support

City: Jackson

State: Tennessee

Shift: 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.

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.