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Newport Mental Health

Finance Intern

Middletown, RI

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

Description Finance Intern (For-Credit Opportunity) WHO WE ARE... Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a ... Main Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

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Finance Intern

Newport County Community Mental Health Center

Middletown, RI • On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

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Job Description
Job Description
Description:

Finance Intern (For-Credit Opportunity)


WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses 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, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

Newport Mental Health, a leading community mental health organization committed to transforming lives and fostering well-being, 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.


Main Duties and 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
Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • 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.

Other Duties:

  • 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.


Education and experience:

  • Enrolled in a university or college program at junior or senior level in accounting, finance, or a related field.


APPLY NOW


Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:


Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213


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