Student Assistant (Audit Division)

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance invites student interns to work in offices, assisting auditors with audits of individual and business taxpayers, applying tax laws, researching documentation, and helping determine correct tax due.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting; Fall 2026 matriculation required. Flexible 10–20 hours/week, with possible travel and overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student.
• Fall 2026 matriculation and enrollment required with resume.

Responsibilities

• Assist auditors in audits of individual and business taxpayers.
• Apply tax laws and regulations to cases.
• Research documentation related to audits.
• Assist in determining the correct tax due.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Duties Description

Student Assistant interns will work in the office and occasionally at a taxpayer or representative's location assisting Taxation and Finance auditors in the duties related to the audits of the taxpayers' books and records (both individual and business). This will include understanding how to apply the tax law and regulations, research, reviewing taxpayer supplied documentation and assisting in the determination of the correct tax due. The candidate should be able to work 10 to 20 hours per week; preferably working either two or three days a week. Extended hours may be available during school breaks and summer. The candidate may be requested to travel during the internship when their schedule allows. Some of the travel may be overnight.

Description

The candidate must be pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of Fall 2026 matriculation and enrollment in the Fall semester must be submitted with your resume.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or graduate student interested in exploring a career in Accounting/Auditing
• excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• ability to work on multiple projects with various staff, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ability to problem solve effectively
• flexible and responsive
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• strong interpersonal skills
• proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer programs as needed

Additional Comments

Temporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).