Payroll Tax Intern

Legend Biotech USA; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Full-Time HR Payroll Tax Intern to support payroll tax tasks for a 6–12 month period, onsite.

You will assist with federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and monitoring tax rules across states, with training provided and a comprehensive benefits package.

Strong communication and Excel skills are required; Mandarin is a plus and not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Fast learner and able to work in a team-based environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Mandarin Chinese speaker is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and review of federal, state, and local payroll tax filings.
• Support reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities against payroll registers and GL accounts.
• Help monitor multi-state tax registrations and updates to tax rates and wage bases.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations.
• Identify and troubleshoot payroll tax discrepancies or notices from tax agencies.
• Support ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Mandarin (preferred)

Microsoft Excel

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 HR 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 from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM with 4 days onsite. We provide complimentary lunch for onsite staff.

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
• Any other projects and ad-hoc duties that may be assigned

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
• Mandarin Chinese speaker is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Self-driven individual and able to work independently

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.