Accounting Intern

SUMMARY:

Under general direction of Director of Finance, performs variety of professional accounting duties to maintain general accounting systems for Brown University Health. Prepares accounting/finance-related reports from financial data.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Financial Reporting - Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and internal reporting packages used by leadership.
* Accounts Payable Support - Process invoices, verify documentation, and help maintain vendor records in accordance with healthcare compliance standards.
* Accounts Receivable Tracking - Support billing reconciliation, payment posting, and aging report reviews.
* Cost Analysis - Help analyze departmental expenses, supply utilization, and cost saving opportunities within clinical and administrative units.
* Audit Preparation - Assist with documentation requests, sample testing, and compliance checks for internal and external audits.
* Data Entry & Systems Work - Maintain accurate financial data in accounting software and electronic health record-linked financial systems.
* Special Projects - Contribute to ad hoc analyses, dashboards, and process improvement initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Accounting Coursework - Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Analytical Skills - Strong attention to detail, comfort with numbers, and the ability to interpret financial data.
* Technical Proficiency - Familiarity with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); exposure to accounting software is a plus.
* Communication Skills - Ability to clearly document work and collaborate with cross functional teams.
* Interest in Healthcare - Curiosity about how finance supports clinical operations and patient care.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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