Internship - Accounting

Spurwink Services • Westbrook, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

THIS INTERNSHIP REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF MAINE OR ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MAINE. Spurwink Mission Spurwink is a non-profit organization that responds to community needs by providing behavioral health care, substance use disorder services, and support services for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, as well as their families. Internship Details: Start Date: June 1, 2026 End Date: August 6, 2026 (10-week duration) Hours per week : 32 hours per week (Monday – Thursday) Remote Position: Monday through Wednesday. In-person Intern Professional Development Cohort: Will be held on Thursdays and is in person at our administrative offices in the Greater Portland area. Responsibilities of the Accounting Department: The Spurwink accounting department serves many functions, including managing accounts receivable and payable, overseeing payroll processes, and conducting budget development and monitoring. In addition, the accounting department oversees Grant Accounting.

Requirements

• Have a strong interest in working for a non-profit organization.
• Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area throughout the internship.
• Have an interest in the field of accounting.
• Must be an intermediate proficiency level with Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services.
• Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the accounting team with the diverse work of their department.
• Meet weekly with a cohort of interns to foster camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.
• Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences.
• Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees