Accounting Intern - Baton Rouge, United States - Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana's leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region.

And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services.

This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE:
Responsible for performing tasks assigned by the Director of Accounting.

The internship will be structured to assist with Accounting functions, in order to gain a wide range of Accounting experience and knowledge surrounding areas such as, Accounts Receivables, Collections, and Cash Applications.

FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with monthly close journal entries and account reconciliation preparation
• Enter/apply cash receipts from bank data & remittance files
• Assist with research, filing, data entry, recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• Learn how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company
• Create and update process flow documentation and desktop procedures
• Take on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operation

QUALIFICATIONS:
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting and preferable incoming Junior/Senior

Commitment of at least one semester but preferably one year or more

Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles

GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred


ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competent with Microsoft Excel

Detail oriented with a high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm and confidentiality

Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible