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).

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