Intern - Accounting

About Sound: 

 Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape with patients at the center of the universe. 

About the role: 

The Accounting Intern will be responsible for project based work in a variety of areas which may include account reconciliation support, and/or monthly close processes. You

will be exposed to a wide array of accounting practices and learn applicable skills for both school and future career.

The Details:  Remote work from home opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Update reconciliation schedules in Microsoft Excel
• Work to develop new format to meet users’ needs of financial information
• Leverage work already performed in previous months and apply new format
• Reconciliation of information
• Accounting’s standardization project (SOP’s) assist with updating the reconciliation schedules as noted above.
• Draft standard language SOP documentation with RAM input.

Values:

• Work Ethic – Dedication to getting the job done well and on time, regardless of circumstances, a can-do attitude 
• Communication: The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistently
• Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Self-Motivated: Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is next
• Collaborative: Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal and get the work done; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process

Knowledge: 

• A 2^nd,  3^rdyear or graduating student currently enrolled in an accredited college program and pursuing an undergraduate degree with a concentration in Accounting.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and function well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong quantitative skills preferred with proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Natural intellectual curiosity with strong research skills

 Confidentiality: 

• Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to protected health information and understands and adheres to Sound Physicians HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to company legal and financial information

Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This job description reflects the present requirements of the position.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.