Finance Operations Intern
About The Position
New Jersey Resources (NJR) offers summer internships for motivated college students to gain real-world experience and a closer look at careers in the energy industry, with a focus on shaping a cleaner energy future. NJR values collaboration, learning, and diverse perspectives. As a Finance Operations Intern, the role involves supporting day-to-day payroll operations by assisting with lower-complexity payroll tasks and transactions. This includes performing payroll data entry, basic audits, and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The intern will also assist with payroll reporting, documentation, and administrative support activities, respond to routine employee payroll inquiries, and collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources teams to support operational needs.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and entering senior year, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources or a related field.
- Strong mathematics and accounting skills.
- Strong attention-to-detail, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to communicate with customers, peers, and vendors.
- A sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines are required.
- Must be available to work full time (40 hours per week) during the summer intern program (June–August), with ability to continue part time (approximately 20 hours per week) following the conclusion of the summer intern program (August-March 2027).
- Position is hybrid: 3 days onsite in Wall, NJ office, 2 days remote as assigned
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for student visas.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day payroll operations by assisting with lower-complexity payroll tasks and transactions.
- Perform payroll data entry, basic audits, and reconciliations to help ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Assist with payroll reporting, documentation, and administrative support activities.
- Respond to routine employee payroll inquiries and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure timely resolution.
- Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources teams to support operational needs.
Benefits
- Exposure to a growing company focused on a sustainable, clean energy future.
- Competitive compensation: $21/hour
- Learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
