About the role#
Labcorp is seeking a Payroll Tax Intern to join our team in Burlington, North Carolina. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term. You will gain hands-on experience with payroll processing, tax withholding, regulatory reporting, and reconciliation processes while developing an understanding of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax requirements.
What you'll do#
- Support daily payroll tax audit tasks.
- Assist with multiple projects and ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
- Support the reconciliation of quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings.
- Learn the processes used to withhold taxes and report employee and employer tax withholding to regulatory agencies.
- Support processes used to report earnings to employees and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in training to develop an understanding of payroll tax regulations.
- Collaborate with Payroll Tax team members and internal and external colleagues to support payroll tax processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience or interest in tax and payroll tax processes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in an academic or professional setting.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently under general supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Workday and payroll systems is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Burlington, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About Labcorp
Labcorp provides laboratory services for diagnostics and drug development. The company supports pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and researchers with clinical testing. It is based in Burlington, North Carolina. The organization operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees.
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