Finance Intern

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NY HELP No

Agency Insurance Fund, State

Title Finance Intern

Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $21.63 to $25.75 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 15 Computer Dr W

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

Duties Description The Finance Department is seeking a Student Intern to assist with streamlining audit requests, assist in preparing documents for examination requests, working with Adobe and PowerPoint to update management and board documents and setup SharePoint files to modernize file sharing. The Student Intern will also assist with Accounts Payable travel and invoice processing and/or approvals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and analysis of prior years’ external audit files for duplicate or overlapping requests and due date appropriateness.
• Work with IT to create a shared drive for departments to receive and respond to audit requests.
• Assist with state regulator examination requests as needed.
• Intercompany allocation review and setup for 2027.
• Create Power point projects to update board report templates.
• Participate in departmental walkthroughs with managers and external auditors.
• Assist with Finance monthly tasks including reconciliations, and accounts payable duties including employee expense report mileage reviews, basic travel processing, and other administrative accounts payable tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State, attending a college, university, or graduate program outside of New York State
• Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program)
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, or the letter grade equivalent.
• Able to work full-time Summer (37.50 hours weekly) and based on performance and availability the opportunity to transition to part-time Fall (10-15 hours per week)Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency in MS Office products a plus.
• Desire to work in public service.
• Preferred Major(s): Business, Finance or Accounting.Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

Additional Comments Fringe Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Future Career Growth Potential
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental (with 50%+ schedule)
• Retirement Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work SchedulesNYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.Executive Order 31Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at [email protected]. Civil Service Title: Student Assistant

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Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street PO Box 66699

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter, resume and transcript (all required) to [email protected], referencing the Vacancy ID# and title of position in your subject line.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]