Finance Intern; ‑Credit — Excel‑Driven, Audit

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.

• Mission‑Aligned: You are excited to be a part of NMH'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 BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Attend trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to safety policies including participation in fire/disaster drills.

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

Unpaid, for course credit