Healthcare Finance Intern: Data, Budgeting & Analysis

WVU Medicine; Camden (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a finance-focused intern who is currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration. The role involves assisting with data analysis and reporting to support decision-making within a high-volume healthcare finance team.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing forecasts and variance analyses, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial data analysis and reporting to support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with the finance team to maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Conduct research on industry practices and financial trends to guide departmental strategies.
• Prepare financial statements, budget forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Support financial audits by gathering documentation and assisting auditors.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to expand knowledge of healthcare finance and accounting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance department.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Professional image

Initiative & independence

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Healthcare finance knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a finance-focused intern who is currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration. The role involves assisting with data analysis and reporting to support decision-making within a high-volume healthcare finance team.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing forecasts and variance analyses, and supporting audits.