Student Assistant (Audit Division Intern)

StateJobsNY; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

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 and Background Check

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).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.