Payroll Internship Program

Position Work Location: 160 Conemaugh Street, Blairsville, PA 15717 (Indiana County)

Position Available Starting:

• August 17th, 2026
• November 16th, 2026
• February 15th, 2027
• May 17th, 2027

Position Type: 12 Week Internship Program Position

Typical Work Hours Per Week: Part-Time: 9-12 hours a week (depending on required scheduled work to be done that particular week)

Typical Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (maybe Thursday, but flexible)

Typical Work Hours: Day Time: 3 PM to 6 PM (Possibly to 7 PM, but flexible)

Starting Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Pay Rate Increases: None

Job Description:

• Enter & verify accuracy of hours & payroll information given by client
• Print paychecks, create & upload direct deposit files
• Print reports, scan & encrypt reports, e-mail clients
• Make weekly tax deposits
• Prepare quarterly tax returns to federal, state & local authorities
• Create & file new hire reports with state
• Prepare report for clients’ workers comp audits

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Able to learn and work with: MS Windows 11, Excel, Word, QuickBooks, Proprietary Payroll Software, Thunderbird, Chrome Internet
• Must pay attention to any and all details
• Able to follow written working procedures & is encouraged to make suggestions for any improvements
• Able to concentrate & work in a clean and quiet office setting, music or TV playing in the background is strictly prohibited, concentration is key.
• Must be willing to continuously learn certain aspects of payroll including but not limited to:
  • Payroll wages & incomes types such as tips, salaries, bonuses, minimum wages, commissions
  • Payroll tax withholdings & expenses on a federal, state & local levels
  • Employee & company retirement contributions such as: 401(k), Simple IRA
  • Health insurance deductions and plans such as: medical, vision, dental, Aflac, life, AD&D, LTD
  • Employee garnishments such as child support, student loans
  • Federal & state wage & hour rules & regulations regarding: overtime, exempt vs. non-exempt employees, 1099 sub-contractor vs. w-2 employee
  • Accounting general ledger account changes when payroll is recorded 

Required Education Level: High School Junior or Senior Year

Required Previous Work Experience: None

Pre-Interview Qualifications: None

Required Dress Code: Business / School Casual

Cell Phone Use Policy: Personal cell phone use while inside work area is strictly prohibited at all times.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is strictly prohibited on all premises of the office property (inside & outside)

Payroll Policy: Paid weekly on Friday’s

Probationary Period Policy: Not Applicable

Benefits Included: Flexible Work Schedule, Off-The-Street & On-The-Job Training

Paid Time Off Policy: None

Company Information:

• We are building a culture of continuous growing leadership skills for all of our team members & leaders
• We help small business owners with 1 to 50 employees with every aspect of their payroll
• We help them obtain a clear financial picture of their business so that they can understand where they are and where they are going
• We work one-on-one with our small business owner clients on a first name basis.
• We have their backs, we are in their corner when they need us
• Our purpose is to help struggling business owners to survive & thrive.

Position Information:

If you are:

• A full-time high school student (Junior or Senior)
• Ready to learn & grow into an accounting career
• Interested in building and creating a better lasting legacy for yourself

Then, this position is an ideal opportunity for any individual that is looking to supplement your current studies in the payroll / accounting industry.   If you are looking to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, then applying for this internship is the right decision.