Finance Intern
About The Position
Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive, high-energy organization that uses a state-of-the-art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinics. Newport Mental Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our Finance Department. As a Finance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial data entry while supporting the daily operations of the Finance team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using accounting software (experience with Blackbaud NXT or similar tools is a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment
- Enrolled in a university or college program at junior or senior level in accounting, finance, or a related field
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Blackbaud NXT or similar tools
Responsibilities
- Assist with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Perform data entry into accounting systems and spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial processing
- Maintain and organize financial documents for audit readiness
- Provide support for other basic accounting and administrative tasks as needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
- Attending trainings and meetings as assigned
- Adhere to safety policies including participation in fire/disaster drills
Benefits
- Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly
- Up to 11 Paid Holidays
- Retirement program through Mutual of America
- Additional supplemental insurance programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
