Intern-Finance

We're seeking an Intern- Finance to join our team! In this role, you'll complete special projects and assist with month-end close for accounting function. Additionally, you will familiarize yourself with the accounting system as well as develop core competencies in not-for-profit accounting and develop competencies through project work for Executive Directors, Directors, and Managers.

Location: Remote, within our footprint of IA, IL, or WI or Des Moines, Iowa where the Central Accounting team is located.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

What are team member vaccine requirements?

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health - Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

What You'll Do:

Accounting Functions

* Prepare and document monthly general journal entries to reflect proper account balances at month end.

* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for financial statement accuracy and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and UnityPoint Health general financial policies.

* Learn the function of Staff Accountant role by participating in the month-end close process.

* Other duties as assigned.

Project Management

• Support Accounting projects as assigned.
• Project work across all functional teams includes unclaimed property, optimizing use of lockbox accounts, managing outstanding checks, and annual fixed asset review

What You'll Need:

Education:

Must be enrolled in a Bachelors in Accounting degree program or other relevant field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have knowledge of general accounting, financial statement presentations and statistical presentation necessary to support financial reporting.

Use of Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets and power query.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work as team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.

Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.