Accounting Office Intern Job Rochester area,City of Rochester New York USA,Accounting

Location: City of Rochester

Accounting Office EOP Intern

Job Location:

ROCHESTER, NY 14623
Position Type:
Internship
Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.01 Hourly
Job Category:
Accounting
Employment Status:
Student Intern (SUNY EOP Internship)
Department:
Business Office
Supervisor:
Finance Manager

This internship provides hands‑on experience in accounting processes, financial recordkeeping, administrative support, and business operations. The internship is structured to meet SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) experiential learning requirements, integrating supervised work experience with defined learning outcomes.

Time Commitment & Hour Requirements

Weekly

Hours:

10–15 hours per week
Total

Hours:

Approximately 150–180 hours per semester (aligned with SUNY EOP and academic credit expectations)
Work schedule determined in coordination with supervisor

Responsibilities

Assist with data entry and maintenance of financial records
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Help prepare spreadsheets, reports, and financial summaries
Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information
Assist with payroll‑related administrative tasks as assigned
Support month‑end and year‑end accounting activities
Perform general administrative and clerical duties

Qualifications

Current EOP student with an accounting or business major
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information

Learning Outcomes (SUNY EOP Aligned)

Professional Communication:
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication in a business environment.

Workplace Readiness:
Apply time management, reliability, and organizational skills to complete assigned responsibilities.

Technical Accounting

Skills:

Develop proficiency in accounting systems, spreadsheet use, and financial reporting processes.

Ethical Practice & Confidentiality:
Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and ethical handling of financial data.

Critical Thinking:
Apply problem‑solving skills to support reconciliation, reporting, and administrative processes.

Customer Service:
Interact professionally with internal stakeholders and support service‑oriented office functions.

Career Exploration:
Reflect on career interests in accounting, finance, and business operations.

Supervision & Evaluation

The intern will receive ongoing supervision and mentoring from the Finance Manager or designee.

A mid‑semester and final evaluation will assess progress toward learning outcomes.

The intern may complete a reflection or summary of learning in alignment with EOP requirements.

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