Summer Intern – Accounting (Hybrid)

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