Payroll Tax Intern

GenScript
Piscataway, NJ
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward detail-oriented candidates comfortable with payroll tax reconciliations and multi-state compliance tasks, this role is ideal for someone seeking a mid-term internship in a biotechnology company located in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with strong attention to detail and a background in payroll or tax compliance
    — “Able to attend to detail and accuracy”
  • Those who can manage ad-hoc tasks and support payroll operations in a team-based setting
    — “Support reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities against payroll registers and general ledger accounts”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a minimum of 4 days per week in-office with limited remote flexibility
    — “4 days onsite, 1 day remote”
  • Candidates must be prepared for a mid-term commitment of 6-12 months
    — “Commitment Period: 6-12 months”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with payroll tax reconciliations and multi-state compliance in your resume
    — “Help monitor multi-state tax registrations”
  • Showcase your ability to work independently and take initiative in your application materials
    — “Self-driven individual and able to work independently”
  • Emphasize your communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team-based environment
    — “Work effectively in a team-based environment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Accurate tax filings
  • Effective reconciliation
  • Timely task completion
Typical background
Pursuing a degree in accounting or financeBasic understanding of payroll tax processes

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll Tax PreparationReconciliationTax ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

Preferred

Attention To DetailSelf-motivation

Stack & domain

Payroll TaxFederalStateLocalReconciliationMulti-state Tax RegistrationsMicrosoft Office SuiteTeamworkDetail-orientedAccuracyCommunicationIndependencePayrollTaxAccounting

About the role

Original posting from GenScript via Greenhouse

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

GenScript is seeking a Full-Time Payroll Tax Intern to support payroll tax tasks. 

This role is based onsite in Piscataway, NJ and is expected to last for a duration of 6-12 months. The pay-rate is $25 per hour. 

The schedule is Monday - Friday with 4 days onsite, 1 day remote. 

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation and review of federal, state, and local payroll tax filings

Support reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities against payroll registers and general ledger accounts

Help monitor multi-state tax registrations, and assist in tracking and applying updates to state/local tax rates, wage bases, and jurisdictional requirements

Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations

Help identify and troubleshoot payroll tax discrepancies or notices from tax agencies

Other ad-hoc tasks/ Payroll backup as needed.

Key Qualifications:

Fast learner with ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Able to attend to detail and accuracy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Self-driven individual and able to work independently

Commitment Period: 6-12 months

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. 

Source: GenScript careers (Greenhouse)

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