Payroll Tax Intern (Charlotte, NC, Summer '27, Hybrid)

Internship Program Duration:

May 17th, 2027- July 22nd, 2027 (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM)

Internship Location:

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

WE ARE a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. As the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, we are known for our great people, great service, and great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted our delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 250,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, museums, and much more - in all 50 states.

WE BELIEVE that each and every employee plays a key role in our growth, innovation, evolution, and legacy. We know that the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting diverse talent that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar in everything we do.

YOU ARE someone that is passionate about developing yourself and those around you. You enjoy being a part of a team that is collaborative, innovative, and driven to succeed. You are inspired to create lasting, memorable experiences for guests. You believe in delivering great service to guests, building strategic partnerships with clients, and continuing to learn and improve each day. You are flexible, adaptable, and are able to act decisively with little or no supervision.

Job Description:

Our team is currently seeking a Payroll Tax intern in the Payroll Services department. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from experienced payroll professionals. This internship is a part of our 10-week program robust Corporate Intern Program. The position is hybrid and requires three days working from Compass Group's Headquarters Office located in Charlotte, North Carolina and two days working remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Aid in the auditing of Payroll system outputs to ensure compliance with established standards
• Provide standard payroll reports and ad-hoc reports along with data analytics to support decision making
• Assist with timely and accurately processing payroll master data and payroll processing
• Runs reports and prepares data for audits and legal requests
• Validate tax reports for multiple filing frequencies
• Provide prompt customer service with payroll questions and payroll-related policy questions
• Support process improvements through projects and initiatives
• Review and update process documentation
• Assist with special projects
• Assist other teams within department when requested

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science or similar program with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Capability to take direction and communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as in partnership with team members
• Self-driven, proactive problem solver with great attention to detail
• Proficiency regarding time and meeting deadlines
• Can do attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

At this time, employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.