Payroll Assistant (Internship)

Katapult Network is designed to help college graduates with zero to two years of professional experience find their next professional career opportunity. We focus on helping recent college graduates, with no experience, get access to full-time, entry-level opportunities with some of the Nation's top employers. Our clients include ground-breaking start-up companies and well-established billion-dollar organizations who want to find their next generation of talent.
Our core values are an integral part of our company and we are seeking candidates who embody:
Entrepreneurial Spirit, Teamwork, Humility, Optimism, SPARK
The Job as a Payroll Assistant:
Katapult Network is growing and we are looking for a part-time, entry-levelPayroll Assistant Intern to support our internal operations team. This is a primarily remote role but candidates should be able to commute to Katapult Network headquarters in Bloomington for periodic staff meetings/events. If you're looking for a way to get your foot in the door to operations, human resources, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, or corporate America this could be a great opportunity for you - no experience needed!
The Compensation of a Payroll Assistant:

• Hourly wage of $20/hr
• Cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Schedule: 16 hours per week. 8 hours Monday (approx. 8-5), 4 hours Tuesday morning, and 4 hours which can be set based on candidate schedule/work needs)

What You'll Be Doing as a Payroll Assistant:

• Weekly payroll hours reconciliation including but not limited to: movement between multiple systems to ensure accuracy, following up on missing or incorrect information, relaying information to clients and contractors
• Prepare weekly reports based on payroll and EEO data
• Report monthly payroll data to worker's compensation vendor
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and draft written responses or replies by phone or email when necessary. Respond to regularly occurring requests for information
• Draft and send accurate and on-time invoices to Katapult Network partner companies detailing hours worked, program information, and other relevant details
• Follow up on late payment of invoices in a timely, polite, and professional manner, escalating to department heads as necessary
• Assist with research projects and data compilation projects as assigned by the Human Resources Manager
• Act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, including high-level staff. Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary

Our Ideal Payroll Assistant Candidate Has:

• Attention to detail - careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Number Facility-comfortable with numbers and able to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
• Communication - express ideas clearly in both written and verbal correspondence, listen effectively, and share information appropriately with persons inside and outside the organization
• Problem-solving- creatively develop new solutions to challenges or questions without being afraid to take strategic risks

Requirements to be a Payroll Assistant:

• Students who are currently enrolled to obtain their Bachelor's degree and can meet scheduling requirements
• Proficient in the use of Google Workspace
• Able to maintain work schedule requirements
• Ability to work from home with an internet speed of at least 10 Mbps download speed and 3.5 Mbps upload speed.

Katapult Network is an equal-opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in all of its forms. People of all identities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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