Assurance Services Intern

EEOC Statement "Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. POSITION SUMMARY: The Assurance Services Intern will participate in and document walkthroughs, prepare workpapers and draw conclusions to fulfill the annual internal audit and assurance plan. Responsible for demonstrating a basic understanding of accounting and auditing, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and compliance with other applicable regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Assist in executing risk-based audit procedures and work programs for each assigned project. Prepare work programs as assigned in a timely manner and with adequate supporting documentation for test work, findings, and corrective action plans. Balance the execution of simultaneous projects including documenting walkthroughs, executing as-signed work program, identifying potential audit issues/operational improvements, informing the project manager of engagement status, and challenging current procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Gain an understanding of and begin to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and discuss conclusions with management. Assist in composing issues, recommendations and reports, as applicable. Communicate (verbal and written) with business partners on all projects, including but not limited to making requests, communicating status, and documentation of issues and improvement opportunities. Accept and incorporate feedback. Regular and reliable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information: Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Education: Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems or related discipline Experience: Knowledge, coursework, or experience in any the following areas is preferred: Testing controls and performance of substantive audit procedures Analyzing evidence, reaching logical conclusions, identifying issues, and developing strategic recommendations Testing regulatory compliance areas such as Sarbanes-Oxley. Certifications: N/A Licenses: N/A Skills and Abilities: Mathematical Skills Business Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs. Computer Skills Moderate Computer Skills - Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives. Communication Moderate Communication - Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management. Decision Making Routine Business Problems - Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. Independent Judgement Moderate Independent Judgement - Results are defined; sets personal goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Planning/Organization Project Planning/ Organization -- Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project oversight, and resource allocation. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. The position is: Hybrid For those working on-site, they will have a well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment In hospital environment, the individual may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment. This position can expect overnight travel by land and/or air according to the requirements below: Travel Requirements: 25-50% Normal business hours are: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary by business necessity. Remote workers are expected to be available during normal business hours, unless otherwise approved by the department leader(s).