Job Title:  Payroll Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166250 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

The Payroll  internship is located at our headquarters in New York City. The Payroll Intern’s responsibilities will include contributing to various elements of the payroll operation and assisting with account reconciliation. They will work under the guidance of and report to the Sr Payroll Tax Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assistance in gathering SUI rate notices and updating control logs. 

• Perform periodic,quarterly audits and  tax reconciliations.

• Assistance with obtaining POA’s.

• Provide assistance in addressing agency notices including conducting research and compiling support documentation. 

• Assist in cleanup efforts of state agency online access 

• Proactively identify process improvements within the departmental processing workflow.

• Handling of incoming mail, scanning, and uploading documents to designated parties.

• Provide support for ad hoc projects and assignments. 

• Work on an Action Learning Project (ALP) to be assigned at the beginning of the internship and present results at the end of the internship

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting,  Finance or Business preferred

• Experience in payroll accounting preferred 

• A fundamental understanding of payroll, GL, audit, and tax knowledge 

• strong knowledge of payroll tax laws including federal, state and local regulation, is preferred, it is not mandatory

• Proficiency in computer skills, with strong command of Excel, MS word, and Google Sheets required. 

• Ability to work under pressure demonstrating high commitment to Payroll and financial reporting deadlines

• Ability to proactively identify process improvements within the dept workflow cycle

• Familiarity with Dayforce system is preferred 

• Audit acumen is preferred 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $[[20.00/hr]] - $[[23.50/hr]] USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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