Accounting Intern

Overview

Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes — while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we’re powered by more than 2,600 associates and over 20,000 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.

Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.

We’re always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Jackson Healthcare corporate accounting team will be offering a paid internship during the summer of 2026 to a currently enrolled bachelor’s degree student pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance. The intern will gain exposure to an array of corporate accounting activities including transaction processing, monthly close, preparation of financial statements, and special projects collaborating with accounting and information technology allowing for detailed analyses.to provide hands-on experience to enhance their classroom studies.

This role is on site at our office in Alpharetta, GA. Hours are up to 32 hours per week/8 hours per day from Monday to Thursday, 8:30AM-5:30PM, ideally from May 18-July 30, 2026.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support routine accounting transaction processes.
• Assist with the preparation of financial analysis.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Other accounting duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED 

• High school diploma
• Currently participating in an Accounting and/or Finance degree program with three years of study complete by summer 2026 (i.e., junior year)
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting Processes
• Knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of basic office equipment including calculators, copiers, and scanners
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail
• Able to collaborate with people at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to organize and work with multiple projects
• Persistent and dependable, especially with regards to arrival time, attendance, and meeting deadlines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Adaptability:

• Ability to embrace change and shift focus when unexpected work arises.

Time Management:

• Ability to use discernment to prioritize tasks and decide what to focus on to maximize impact.

Customer Service:

• Ability to actively seek to understand the needs of others and provide a positive experience that addresses their needs, questions, and concerns.

Analytical:

• Ability to consume substantial amounts of data, perform financial analysis and reach conclusions based on such analytics demonstrating value of “wisdom.”

Presentation:

• Ability to compile a presentation of financial analysis using Excel and PowerPoint and present cross-functional to Accounting and Information Technology organizations demonstrating value of “growth.”

Positivity:

• Ability to demonstrate positive attitude and come to work with willingness to learn and put “others first” in alignment with values.