Payroll Tax Specialist Internships
Payroll tax specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience with real payroll compliance and tax filings, mentorship from working payroll tax specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, with TikTok, Deltek, and Labcorp among the employers posting roles now.
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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.
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
#GS
#LI-EB1
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.
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Tips for Your Payroll Tax Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers in payroll processing, public accounting, and corporate tax close their summer intern cohorts the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Build a target list in September and treat fall deadlines as your primary window.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something concrete to assess. Compile two or three completed projects showing payroll calculations, quarterly tax reconciliations, or compliance exercises, with the tools you used. A linked portfolio of documented samples puts you ahead of candidates with identical coursework and no artifacts.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured payroll and tax programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the payroll tax intern screen out loud
Payroll tax intern interviews typically include technical accounting questions, compliance scenarios, and software tool questions covering platforms like ADP, Workday, or SAP. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a tax or payroll problem as much as whether you land the right answer.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs first
Larger employers in payroll services, public accounting firms, and enterprise HR technology run formal rotational internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer structured mentorship you won't find in ad hoc intern arrangements. Identify the programs that match your target employers and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 75% of the payroll tax specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're only spending time on roles you can actually take.
Payroll Tax Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a payroll tax specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a documented portfolio showing payroll calculations, tax reconciliations, or compliance exercises you completed in class or independently, so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where payroll and tax recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a payroll tax specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for payroll tax specialist interns is consistent performance on real compliance work, available headcount, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline early in the internship. Position yourself by treating every project seriously, but build your search assuming the full-time role may not materialize.
When should I apply for payroll tax specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in accounting, payroll processing, and corporate tax recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens is the most reliable approach.
Are payroll tax specialist internships paid?
Most professional payroll tax specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements exist but are uncommon at larger employers and staffing firms. Filtering listings by disclosed compensation helps you focus on opportunities that match what you need.
What should a payroll tax specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing payroll calculations, tax form preparation, or compliance analysis, naming the tools used and linking to any published work, case studies, or coursework samples reviewers can examine. Add relevant coursework in taxation, accounting, or payroll systems. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote payroll tax specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 25% of the payroll tax specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants nationally, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Filter by work type to see only the format you can commit to rather than sorting through every listing.
Can international students get payroll tax specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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