Decision Support Student Intern

ochsner; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk to rotate through Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Payroll and Financial Accounting. You will process AP invoices, handle payroll transactions, and assist with GL coding and cash reconciliations under supervision.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong data entry and communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Lawson experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Data entry and Windows applications proficiencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs Accounts Payable duties: process AP transactions, enter vendor invoices, and match invoices to POs.
• Performs Payroll duties: process payroll transactions and prepare FICA recovery spreadsheets and reconciliations.
• Records cash payments and fixed assets to Lawson and prepares cash reconciliations.
• Reviews GL accounts for proper accruals and coding; analyzes variances.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Windows proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (in progress)

Tools

Lawson

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

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.

Education

• Required - Actively working toward Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Work Experience

• Required - None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Job Duties

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than eight hours a day).

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essent