Business/Accountant/Finance Intern
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Job Description
About Company
La Jolla LASIK Institute is a successful, locally-owned, and privately-funded eye institute based in La Jolla, California. Led by CEO Dr. Angela Nahl, the company is deeply committed to its core values of World Class Results, Personalized Care, Professionalism, and Sincerity. Their purpose is stated as “We don’t just improve vision. We make dreams come true.”
The institute specializes in LASIK procedures, offering a highly personalized and medically world-class system of patient care for individuals seeking to overcome the limitations of glasses and contact lenses. Despite many LASIK companies struggling or going out of business, La Jolla LASIK Institute is in a strong growth phase, positioned to more than double revenues again this year. The company fosters a culture of open and direct communication, clear and mutually established priorities and expectations, and a strong emphasis on performance and accountability, explicitly stating a dislike for office politics.
Job Description: Business/Accountant/Finance Intern (Un-paid Internship)
This un-paid internship at La Jolla LASIK Institute offers a significant learning opportunity for an individual passionate about numbers, metrics, and making a tangible impact on a growing company. The position is designed to help the intern learn to manage and lead a finance team, playing a vital role in the company’s financial reporting and decision-making as it experiences significant growth. Interns have previously participated in the Academic Internship Program (AIP) and received credit through UCSD.
Key Learning Opportunities & Responsibilities:
• Develop, create, and track daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly key performance indicators (KPIs).
• 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 the bookkeeper to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Complete special projects and additional duties as required.
• The intern will have the opportunity to learn to make and implement many of the above decisions independently once competency is demonstrated to senior management.
• Assist the clinic with administrative tasks, such as organizing patient ledgers.
Desired Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate is someone who loves numbers and metrics, is results-driven, committed to success, and eager to make a significant mark on the company. They should embody the expression “Say what you are going to do and do what you’ve said,” balance listening with firmness, be comfortable in a high-profile role, prioritize respect over friendship, and strongly dislike office politics. A passion to succeed and a track record of exceeding expectations are highly valued.
Required & Desired Qualifications:
• Major Preferred: Accounting, Economics, Management Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, 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.
• Minor Desired: Accounting, Business, Management Science, Math-Computer Science, Mathematics (Applied), Economics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics.
• Strong ability in Excel is essential.
• Experience with QuickBooks is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in accounting is desired.
• Great communication skills are important.
• Excellent analytic skills and strong attention to detail are critical.
• Strong computer skills, specifically with GSuite programs.
• The company emphasizes that values, abilities, and a demonstrable track record of success are more important than direct experience in this role.
Logistics & Application:
• Location: La Jolla, California.
• Position Type: Un-paid Internship.
• Duration: Minimum 1 year.
• Approximate Hours Per Week: 10.
• Travel Percentage: No travel is required.
• Application Process: Apply exclusively through the hiring portal. Phone calls and emails are explicitly not accepted.
• Required Documents: Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Resume, and a joke.
• Important Dates: The position was posted on September 14th, 2018, with an application deadline of September 14th, 2019.
