Paid Accounting Internship - Hands-on Finance Experience

North Central Mental Health Services, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital onboarding

Collaborative culture

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Free parking

Student loan forgiveness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Supervision for credentialing

Referral program

CARF accreditation

Community heritage

Job summary

North Central Mental Health Services, Inc. is offering a paid Accounting Intern position to support our finance team. The role provides hands-on experience in accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and month-end close while working with experienced professionals.

The internship is open to undergraduates or recent graduates, with opportunities for networking, training, and potential future full-time employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or recent graduate).
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including entering invoices, verifying accuracy and processing payments.
• Maintain general ledger entries and ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts.
• Support in preparing financial statements, reports and documentation for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in budget tracking, financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Perform data entry for accounting systems with accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Contribute to expense tracking and review employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Assist in audit preparation by gathering documentation and supporting the finance team.
• Collaborate on ad hoc projects related to financial analysis, cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting and finance department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

North Central Mental Health Services, Inc. is offering a paid Accounting Intern position to support our finance team. The role provides hands-on experience in accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and month-end close while working with experienced professionals.

The internship is open to undergraduates or recent graduates, with opportunities for networking, training, and potential future full-time employment based on performance.