
Intern - Accounting
Atlas Healthcare Partners
Phoenix, AZ
Finance / Banking / Insurance, Accounting / Auditing
In addition to fostering a workplace that encourages professional growth and advancement, we provide industry-leading health and dental benefits, paired with a matching retirement package. We look forward to you being a vital part of our journey in shaping the future of healthcare.
Position Summary
The Accounting & Finance Intern is responsible for supporting the Accounting Department with reconciliations, financial analysis, and month-end close activities under supervision. This internship provides structured training, professional development, and exposure to core financial operations of multiple ambulatory surgery center facilities. The role reports to the Senior Accountant or Manager – Facility Accounting.
Essential Functions
- Assist in preparation of journal entries under staff guidance
- Perform reconciliations for assigned accounts, including cash, prepaid assets, and fixed assets
- Support monthly expense review and basic variance explanations
- Contribute to P&L and budget-to-actual analysis
- Assist in preparing financial reporting packages
- Participate in documentation of policies, procedures, and process improvement projects
- Support other departments on finance-related requests as assigned
- Engage in training, mentorship, and professional development activities
- Ad hoc/impromptu projects
- Ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds in a fast-paced environment.
- Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.
NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (through coursework)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (vlookups, xlookups, sumifs, pivot tables)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Interest in healthcare finance and curiosity to understand business drivers
Additional education and experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
OE - Typical Office Environment: (Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Consultant, Program Manager)
- Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
- May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment.
- Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
- May require off-site travel
None
DIRECTLY REPORTING
Senior Accountant, Supervisor or Manager
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
None
Type Of Supervisory Responsibilities
None
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
Interns follow established procedures under supervision while developing skills in financial accounting and analysis. Work requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and collaboration with facility leaders and accounting staff. Responsibilities may expand as competencies grow throughout the internship.
About the company
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Atlas Healthcare Partners is an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2018, Atlas has quickly become one of the fastest growing ASC management companies in the United States and was named one of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2022 and 2023.
Formed with the specific purpose of partnering with not-for-profit health systems for ASC network development and management, our mission is to deliver exceptional care and outstanding customer service to every patient, every physician, every time.
Atlas offers an alternative to the transactional approach to ASC management. Our unique operating model gives our health system partners the opportunity to invest in Atlas and benefit from its growth. We integrate with our health system partners to understand their challenges and the unique needs of their specific markets.
As a trusted advisor and strategic partner, Atlas offers our health system and physician partners the management expertise needed to drive outstanding patient experience and exceptional outcomes.