Finance Intern

Duties

The Finance Department is seeking a Student Intern to assist with streamlining audit requests, assist in preparing documents for examination requests, work with Adobe and PowerPoint to update management and board documents, set up SharePoint files to modernize file sharing, and support Accounts Payable travel and invoice processing and/or approvals.

• 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 PowerPoint 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 such as employee expense report mileage reviews, basic travel processing, and other administrative accounts payable tasks.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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 Schedules

NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The 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 31

Executive 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

Official Civil Service

Title:

Student Assistant