Finance/Accounting intern

La Jolla LASIK Institute

Business/Accountant/Finance Intern

Un-paid Internship

La Jolla LASIK Institute - La Jolla, California

Position Type: Un-paid Internship

Description

HELP US TAKE LA JOLLA LASIK INSTITUTE TO THE NEXT LEVEL!


Our interns have participated in the Academic Internship Program (AIP) and received credit for their internship through UCSD.

"As CEO of La Jolla LASIK Institute, I am looking for a talented and experienced finance intern to learn to manage and lead a finance team. The successful individual in this critical position will learn how to be responsible for the oversight, administration and hands on running of an overall finance team. Learning from the bookkeeper and CEO, the decisions you learn to make and effectiveness you demonstrate will be a vital factor in any future company's performance. As we significantly grow our LASIK practice during the next few years, financial reporting and decision-making will have a big impact on the company's overall success," Angela Nahl, MD, CEO

At La Jolla LASIK Institute, we are committed to our core values:

World Class Results

Personalized Care

Professionalism

Sincerity

These values are alive at our company and we live them every day while pursuing our purpose of "We don't just improve vision. We make dreams come true."

For the ideal candidate looking for something special and who can answer "yes" to all of the following questions, this is the opportunity for you.
• Do you love numbers and metrics?
• Do you live by the expression "Say what you are going to do and do what you've said?"
• Can you balance listening and understanding with the need to be firm?
• Are you comfortable and confident in a high-profile role within the organization?
• Is it more important for others to respect you than to necessarily be your friend?
• Do you hate office politics as much as we do?
• Are you seeking an atmosphere of open and direct communication, clear and mutually established priorities and expectations, and a culture of performance and accountability?
• Are you professional and results driven?
• Are you committed to win?
• Do you exceed people's expectations on a regular basis?
• Do you have a passion to succeed?
• Do you want to make a big mark on the success of our company that can clearly be seen by everyone?
• Do you want to work at a company that is driven to reshape its industry?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to meet you!


Our Company:

La Jolla LASIK Institute is a successful locally-owned and privately-funded eye institute. With a highly personalized and medically world-class system of patient care, La Jolla LASIK Institute makes dreams come true for people frustrated with the limitations of glasses and contact lenses. While many LASIK companies have gone out of business or are struggling mightily, La Jolla LASIK continues to grow and is positioned to continue to more than double revenues again this year.

The Position:

La Jolla LASIK Institute is seeking a business and finance intern. This position will be hands-on in all financial and business reporting aspects of our company. The business and finance intern will be expected to be a useful voice in business and financial planning. As the company grows, the intern will have the opportunity to learn and grow into more responsibility.

Learn to take on the following Responsibilities:

• Develop, create, and track daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly key performance indicators.
• Ensure all electronic and paper filing systems are current and well organized.

• Create a new budgeting process that also tracks actual expenses.
• Analyze current software, recommend any changes and implement recommendations.

• Work with bookkeeper to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Complete special projects and additional duties as required.
• The ideal candidate will be able to make and implement many of the above decisions on his/her own once competency has been demonstrated to senior management.

• Assist clinic with administrative tasks, eg. organizing patient ledgers
• At La Jolla LASIK Institute, your values, abilities, and demonstrable track record of success are more important than direct experience. The ideal candidate will fit the following criteria:

Major in Accounting, Economics, Management Science, Mathematics, or Statistics preferred.

Strong ability in Excel

Experience with Quickbooks a plus but not required

Previous experience in accounting

Great communication skills

Excellent analytic skills and strong attention to detail.

Strong computer skills, specifically with GSuite programs

Location:

La Jolla, California

ID:

844406

Employer:

La Jolla LASIK Institute

Posting Date:

September 14th, 2018

Expiration Date:

September 14th 2019

Division:

Ophthalmology, Optometry, Health Care, Medicine

Organization Description:

La Jolla LASIK Institute

Desired Major(s):

Economics, Mathematics, Math-Computer Science, Business Analytics, Management Science, Applied Mathematics, Rady MBA, Master Business Analytics, Master Finance, Leadership of Healthcare Organizations, Data Science and Engineering, Master Business Administration, Master of Finance, Graduate Students, Grad student, Applied Math, Data Science

Desired Minor(s):

Accounting, Business, Management Science, Math-Computer Science, Mathematics (Applied), Economics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics

Job Function:

Administrative, Consulting, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, Management Information Systems, Management/Administration, Marketing/Sales, Operations/Logistics, Public Relations/Advertising, Writing/Editing

Duration:

1 year minimum

Approximate Hours Per Week:

10

Desired Start Date:

October 10th, 2018

Salary Level:

Unpaid

Contact Information

Apply through hiring portal only.

Phone calls and emails are not accepted.

Additional Documents

Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Other Documents

Documents Required

Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes

cover letter, transcript, resume, and a joke

Travel Percentage

No Travel

Important Dates

Posted On:

September 14th, 2018

Application Deadline

September 14th, 2019

Apply through hiring portal only.

Phone calls and emails are not accepted.