Student Assistant (Audit Division Intern)
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Rochester, NYFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AuditingTaxAccountingExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Rochester · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting89%Excel65%Auditing39%Tax31%of 96 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Interns will assist Taxation and Finance auditors in duties related to audits of taxpayers' books and records.
- Work will be performed in the office and occasionally at a taxpayer or representative's location.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand how to apply tax law and regulations.
- Conduct research.
- Review taxpayer-supplied documentation.
- Assist in the determination of the correct tax due.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting.
- Must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student.
- Documentation of Fall 2026 matriculation and enrollment in the Fall semester must be submitted with resume.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer programs as needed.
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.
Additional Comments
- Temporary, part-time, non-competitive.
- Salary determined by academic level.
- Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment.
- May be requested to travel during the internship, including potential overnight travel.
- Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.
- Any candidate selected will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions and a background investigation, including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).