Student Intern- Finance Systems and Reporting

Position Title:

Student Intern
- Finance Systems and Reporting

Internship Duration:
May-August 2026

Hiring Rate: $20/hr.

Location:

Albany, NY

Last Revised:
January 12, 2026

Nature and Scope

DASNY is New York State's capital development authority and provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions that serve the public good. DASNY is composed of five major divisions:
Construction, Counsel's Office, Executive Direction, Finance, and Public Finance & Portfolio Monitoring.

The Student Intern is a part of the Finance Division. The Finance Division at the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) is responsible for managing the Authority's financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting in support of DASNY's public mission. Overall, the Finance Division ensures that DASNY's financial resources are managed responsibly, transparently, and efficiently to support capital projects, client services, and the Authority's long-term financial sustainability.

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Administration, the Finance Systems Intern will assist with projects related to financial data management, process improvement, and report development using Microsoft D365, Excel, and Power BI. The role will help drive automation and accuracy within the organization's financial reporting and analysis functions.

Essential Functions

* Assist with data analysis and process improvement initiatives in D365 and Excel.

* Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and financial reports.

* Support system testing, documentation, and validation of financial data.

* Collaborate with Finance Systems staff to identify and implement efficiency opportunities.

* Use Microsoft Excel, with exposure to D365 and Power BI.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

* Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet.)

* Student interns are subject to and must comply with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and expectations for DASNY employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a matriculated undergraduate (freshman level of above) or first year graduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.

Essential Skills

* Analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

* Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.