Business/Accountant/Finance Intern
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Job Description
About La Jolla LASIK Institute
La Jolla LASIK Institute is a successful, locally-owned, and privately-funded eye institute located in La Jolla, California. Under the leadership of Angela Nahl, MD, CEO, the institute is dedicated to a mission of “We don’t just improve vision. We make dreams come true,” by providing highly personalized and medically world-class patient care to individuals seeking freedom from glasses and contact lenses.
The company is founded on core values of World Class Results, Personalized Care, Professionalism, and Sincerity, which are actively lived out every day. Despite many LASIK companies struggling or going out of business, La Jolla LASIK Institute continues to grow significantly, positioned to more than double its revenues. The institute aims to reshape its industry through its commitment to excellence and growth.
About the Business/Accountant/Finance Intern Position
This is an un-paid Internship position at La Jolla LASIK Institute, with an approximate commitment of 10 hours per week for a minimum duration of 1 year. The internship is designed for individuals eager to “HELP US TAKE LA JOLLA LASIK INSTITUTE TO THE NEXT LEVEL!” and can be pursued for academic credit through programs like the Academic Internship Program (AIP) at UCSD.
The CEO, Angela Nahl, MD, emphasizes that this role offers the opportunity to learn to manage and lead a finance team, taking on responsibilities for oversight, administration, and hands-on execution. The intern will learn from both the CEO and the bookkeeper, with decisions and effectiveness significantly impacting the company’s performance as it grows. Financial reporting and decision-making are highlighted as having a big impact on overall company success.
Key Learning and Responsibilities will include:
• Developing, creating, and tracking daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensuring all electronic and paper filing systems are current and well organized.
• Creating a new budgeting process that effectively tracks actual expenses.
• Analyzing current software, recommending any necessary changes, and implementing those recommendations.
• Collaborating with the bookkeeper to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Completing special projects and additional duties as required.
• The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to make and implement many of these decisions independently once competency is demonstrated to senior management.
• Assisting the clinic with administrative tasks, such as organizing patient ledgers.
The Ideal Candidate:
La Jolla LASIK Institute values values, abilities, and a demonstrable track record of success over direct experience. They seek candidates who embody the following traits and attitudes:
• A love for numbers and metrics.
• A commitment to “Say what you are going to do and do what you’ve said.”
• The ability to balance listening and understanding with firmness.
• Comfort and confidence in a high-profile role within the organization.
• Prioritizing respect over being necessarily a friend.
• A strong dislike for office politics.
• A desire for an atmosphere of open and direct communication, clear and mutually established priorities and expectations, and a culture of performance and accountability.
• Being professional and results-driven.
• A commitment to win.
• A consistent ability to exceed people’s expectations.
• A passion to succeed.
• A desire to make a big, clearly visible mark on the success of the company.
• Willingness to work at a company driven to reshape its industry.
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
• Majors preferred: Accounting, Economics, Management Science, Mathematics, Statistics. Other desired majors include Math-Computer Science, 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, and Applied Math.
• Minors preferred: Accounting, Business, Management Science, Math-Computer Science, Mathematics (Applied), Economics, and Mathematics Education.
• Strong ability in Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks is 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.
Application Process:
Applications are accepted only through the hiring portal. Phone calls and emails are not accepted.
Required documents for application:
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• Resume
• A Joke
The desired start date for this position was October 10th, 2018, with the posting date being September 14th, 2018, and an expiration date of September 14th, 2019. The role involves no travel.
