Finance Intern

Finance Intern (For-Credit Opportunity)

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.

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

• 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.