Mediabistro logo
job logo

Corporate Intern - Payroll

Gregory Pool Equipment Company, Raleigh, NC, United States


PRIMARY FUNCTION
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, data entry, responding to employee payroll inquiries, to 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Timekeeping Support : Assist in verifying employee timesheets and resolving discrepancies in clock‑in records.

Compliance & Reporting : Help prepare monthly payroll summaries and ensure record‑keeping aligns with tax and labor regulations.

Inquiry Management : Assist in responding to basic employee payroll questions regarding pay stubs and benefits deductions.

Confidentiality : Maintain discretion with sensitive salary and personal information.

Record Retention Purge : Organize and archive outdated payroll records in accordance with company retention policies.

Data Entry : Enter data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.

Back‑Up : Provide primary backup to Payroll Specialist as needed.

Perform other similar responsibilities as assigned by the Payroll Administrator.

Process Improvement : Identify efficiencies in the current payroll workflow or assist in transitioning to new payroll processes.

Year‑End/Quarter‑End Prep : Assist with W‑2 verification, 941 quarterly filings, and reconciling payroll records to the general ledger.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education : High school graduate currently pursuing or a recent graduate with a degree in accounting, finance, or HR. Two years of related work experience may be accepted.

Work Experience : As described above.

Physical : Must be able to sit for long periods, see (regularly or with corrective lenses), and key for extensive periods of time.

Other : 10‑key calculator skills are required for accurate and quick data entry. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data organization, is essential.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

#J-18808-Ljbffr