Corporate Intern - Payroll

Gregory Poole•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Payroll Intern to support our payroll department. You will gain exposure to end-to-end processing, from auditing timesheets, assist with data entry, respond to employee payroll inquiries, to assisting with maintaining payroll records. This role provides hands-on experience with payroll systems and financial documentation, making it a great opportunity for students or recent graduates pursuing a career in Payroll, finance or accounting.

Requirements

High School graduate who is currently pursuing or a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or HR with two years of related work experience may be accepted.
10-key calculator skills are required for accurate and quick data entry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data organization, is essential.

Responsibilities

Assist in verifying employee timesheets and resolving discrepancies in clock-in records.
Help prepare monthly payroll summaries and ensure record-keeping aligns with tax and labor regulations.
Assist in responding to basic employee payroll questions regarding pay stubs and benefits deductions.
Maintain discretion with sensitive salary and personal information.
Organize and archive outdated payroll records in accordance with company retention policies.
Enter data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.
Provide primary back up to Payroll Specialist as needed.
Perform other similar responsibilities as assigned by the Payroll Administrator.
Identify efficiencies in the current payroll workflow or assist in transitioning to new payroll processes.
Assist with W-2 verification, 941 quarterly filings, and reconciling payroll records to the general ledger.