Accounting Intern

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the "12 Angry Seniors." Their mission continues to guide everything we do.

Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.

Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.

At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen-not dilute-our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

Accounting Intern (Summer 2026)

Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Accounting (AP & General Ledger)
Schedule: Full-time internship (Monday-Friday; structured rotation)

Position Summary

The Accounting Intern will support the Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) functions within SCAN Health Plan's Accounting team. This role provides hands-on experience in financial operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, compliance auditing, and month-end close activities. The intern will rotate between AP and GL teams, gaining exposure to core accounting processes, systems (Oracle ERP), and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (Monday-Wednesday)

Working closely with the AP team (including training support), the intern will:

• Process Accounts Payable invoices across multiple entities using Oracle ERP

• Review general ledger (GL) coding, verify invoice accuracy, and validate budget vs. non-budget classifications

• Support monthly capitation check processing in Oracle ERP

• Audit Concur expense reports (out-of-pocket and corporate card) to ensure compliance with company policies and proper documentation

• Assist with administrative AP tasks, including:

  • Scanning and organizing mail

  • Preparing and distributing checks

  • Monitoring and triaging the AP Due Diligence inbox

General Ledger & Accounting Operations (Thursday-Friday)

Working closely with GL team members, the intern will:

• Support account reconciliations, journal entries, and prepaid expense tracking

• Assist with bank reconciliations and audit preparation activities

• Participate in unclaimed property (escheatment) processes and due diligence

• Contribute to miscellaneous accounting projects as assigned

Specialized Exposure & Training Opportunities:

• Assist with broker commission journal entries and escheatment processes

• Update and maintain broker profiles (contact, banking details) and track payment issues (e.g., returned payments, notifications of change)

• Support payroll-related accounting activities, including due diligence tracking, journal entries, and prepaid invoice review

• Participate in unclaimed property reconciliation and compliance work

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, preferred) is a plus

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will gain:

• Practical experience in AP and GL accounting processes within a healthcare organization

• Exposure to financial systems (Oracle ERP, Concur) and internal controls

• Hands-on involvement in real accounting operations, including compliance, reconciliations, and audits

• Insight into end-to-end accounting workflows and cross-functional finance operations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)