Accounting & Auditing Student Assistant (Flexible Hours)

StateJobsNY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

StateJobsNY in New York State is offering a temporary student internship with the Taxation and Finance auditors to support audits of individuals and businesses. You will apply tax laws, research, review taxpayer documentation and help determine the correct tax due, with a schedule of 10–20 hours per week.

Interns must be matriculated undergraduates or graduate students, preferably pursuing an accounting degree, and may travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student; Fall 2026 enrollment required.
• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to commit to 10–20 hours per week and adapt to varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist Taxation and Finance auditors with audits of individuals and businesses.
• Research tax laws and regulations; review taxpayer documentation.
• Help determine the correct tax due based on findings.
• May travel to taxpayer locations; some overnight travel possible.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

StateJobsNY in New York State is offering a temporary student internship with the Taxation and Finance auditors to support audits of individuals and businesses. You will apply tax laws, research, review taxpayer documentation and help determine the correct tax due, with a schedule of 10–20 hours per week.

Interns must be matriculated undergraduates or graduate students, preferably pursuing an accounting degree, and may travel occasionally.