Summer Intern - Accounting (Hybrid)
Martin's Point Health Care
Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.
Position Summary
Looking for a great summer internship experience? Here’s your chance to gain valuable work experience with a leading health care provider!
This internship will begin on 5/27/25 and the duration of the internship program is 12 weeks. Please note that this is a hybrid position; some work will be done in our Portland offices and some remotely. Interns must live in Maine throughout the 12-week program. The pay rate is $20/hr.
Job Description
The primary focus of this internship is to work on projects related to the following:
Unclaimed property under Accountant’s supervision:
+ Compile, reconcile, and maintain spreadsheets for unclaimed property item due for submission during the current fiscal year
+ Help prepare letters to vendors/providers with unclaimed property (MS Excel spreadsheet maintenance and mail-merge in MS Word)
+ Manage the inbox for unclaimed property and escalate questions as needed
+ Research discrepancies using Sage, check registers, and bank data as needed
Vendor maintenance under Senior Accounts Payable Specialist supervision:
+ Reconcile vendor data in Excel spreadsheets
+ Update vendor data for 1099’s in Sage
+ Update confirm letters for auditors
Check handling under Accountant’s supervision (support for accounting assistants):
+ Preparing PDFs for checks printing according to the instructions
+ Matching checks with remittances and stuffing them into envelopes
+ Performing control procedures to ensure accuracy
Skills, Education and Experience:
+ Currently enrolled in two or four-year degree program, with a focus on Accounting, Finance, Business or a related major preferred
+ Genuine interest in the health care industry
+ Ability to provide the highest level of customer service both to internal and external customers, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
+ Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
+ Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner
+ Ability to work independently along with work collaboratively across the department and organization
+ Ability to prioritize tasks within an assigned project
+ Effective time management skills
+ Flexibility in tackling assignments of varying complexity
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel(intermediate), or strong willingness to learn
+ Experience working in an administrative and/or customer service-oriented environment preferred
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Do you have a question about careers at Martin’s Point Health Care? Contact us at: jobinquiries@martinspoint.org
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