Intern

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health is hosting an internship in accounting focusing on grant and payable accounting functions at Eastpointe Hospital in Daphne, AL. The intern will assist with reports, draw packages, and vendor payments while upholding privacy and confidentiality.

The role requires active enrollment in an accounting major, solid Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Training will be provided, and a professional environment supports skill development.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited university with an accounting major and good academic standing.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and on a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with retrieving, compiling, and reviewing monthly grant reports for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Prepare monthly grant draw packages ensuring expenditures align with grant budgets and policies.
• Audit grant documentation files and reconcile grant cost centers to subledgers.
• Review and payout employee reimbursements; audit vendor files and collect W-9 and ACH details; enter vendor invoices for approval.
• Attend required in-service training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting major (active enrollment)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Hello! AltaPointe Health is hosting Open Interviews on Thursday, September 24th from 10:00AM-2:00PM. This event will take place at Eastpointe Hospital (7400 Roper Ln, Daphne AL 36526).Please make sure your application is updated prior to this event. When you arrive you will be able to interview with a Recruiter who can talk about all our open positions. -AltaPointe Recruitment Team

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Grant Accounting Functions:

• Assist with retrieving, compiling, and reviewing monthly grant reports to support accurate grant tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Assist with preparing monthly grant draw packages, ensuring all expenditures are allowable under grant budgets and comply with AHS policies.
• Audit grant documentation files.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile grant cost centers to the subledger.

Payable Accounting Functions

• Assist with the review and payout of employee reimbursements.
• Audit vendor files for appropriate documentation.
• Prepare and send vendor letters requesting W-9 and ach details.
• Entering vendor invoices for appropriate approval and payment.

Courteous and Respectful Attitude Towards Consumers, Visitors, Agencies, and Co-workers:

• Treat consumers with care, dignity, and compassion.
• Respect consumers’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist consumers and visitors as needed.
• Ensure personal values do not inhibit the ability to relate to and care for others.

Administrative and Other Duties as Assigned:

• Complete all assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures.
• Actively work to enhance skills.
• Attend required in-service training and other workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Actively enrolled in an accredited university with a declared major in accounting and must maintain active enrollment and good academic standing throughout the internship. The individual must have a basic understanding of accounting principles and terminology, basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information. The individual must also demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.