Finance Intern

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, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

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

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.

Salary Description Unpaid, for course credit