SIP 2025 - Payroll Tax Coordinator Intern (Off Campus) at Ahola Payroll & HR Solutions

The Ahola Corporation has long‐standing roots in Ohio and an affinity for doing business with other family businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 1967 in Lakewood, Ohio by husband and wife team, Chet and Rheta Ahola, the Ahola Corporation has grown and evolved to serve thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. Now in the hands of the second and third-generation Ahola family, the company is evolving to serve not only the payroll and compliance needs of business owners today, but to assist employers in moving their company forward with total workforce management. Ahola strives to provide modern HR solutions, while remaining true to their family business roots, with personalized, local service delivered to their clients with care.

Note: In-person interviews will be conducted on Feb. 28, 2025, at West and Metro. These interview fairs are your only opportunity to meet and interview with hiring supervisors.

We are seeking a detail-orientated and motivated Payroll Tax Coordinator Intern to assist our Tax Department with various tax-related functions. The intern will gain hands-on experience in preparing clients’ payroll tax returns, tax compliance, and reporting, while supporting the team in ensuring accurate and timely tax filings and document organization. This position will primarily report to the Tax Director and Tax Manager, while working with the entire tax department.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED 
• 0-3 years’ experience in payroll/tax or finance related field preferred, but not required
• Experience in Microsoft applications; Excel, Word, etc.
• Professional and courteous verbal and written communication skills.  
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to address customer issues that promote the organization’s services and core values
• Must be a team player and work under the direction of others in a goal-based management system.
• Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks and stay organized.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• A strong work ethic and the desire to continue improving professional, payroll and working skills. 
• Can work independently and collaboratively as a team member. 

Career Readiness Competencies

• Equity and Inclusion
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Career and Self Development

Program Requirements

• Must be enrolled in current semester (Spring 2025)
• Must enroll in a minimum of one Summer 2025 course
• Must be returning to Tri-C for Fall 2025 Semester
• Must have a declared major on record

This position is part of the Cuyahoga Community College Summer Internship Program. 

Note: International students are eligible for employment with on-campus/ internal Tri-C departments only.

Pre-employment criteria: All employment offers will be contingent on results of pre-employment background check.