Location: Parkersburg,WV, USA
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The Finance Intern at WVU Health System will play a vital role in supporting our finance team's day-to-day operations. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in healthcare finance, accounting, and budgeting within a dynamic and innovative healthcare organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. 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 best practices and financial trends to enhance departmental strategies.
* Assist in preparing financial statements, budget forecasts, and variance analyses.
* Support financial audits by gathering necessary documentation and providing assistance to auditors.
* Participate in meetings and training sessions to expand knowledge of healthcare finance and accounting principles.
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance department.
* Perform other ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
1. Extended periods of sitting.
2. Extended periods of computer usage.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Standard, high volume office environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must possess basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment and software.
2. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
3. Must have the ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
4. Must have the ability to project a positive and professional image to internal and external customers
5. Must have the ability to exercise initiative and work independently - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software/tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
* Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges in the healthcare finance sector.
Additional Job Description:
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System
Cost Center:
500 SYSTEM Administration
Address:
800 Garfield Ave
Parkersburg
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.