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Ripple · 1 day ago

Payroll Analyst Intern (Summer 2026)

New York, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$27/hr - $30.50/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Ripple is building a world where value moves like information does today, aiming to improve the global financial system. The Payroll Analyst Intern will support operational and analytical work across Ripple's global payroll function, gaining exposure to cross-functional collaboration and developing essential skills in finance and payroll operations.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Payroll Data Reconciliation and Audit Support: Validate earnings, taxes, deductions, and funding files across U.S. and international payrolls

Equity and RSU Event Reporting Support: Help prepare, review, and track data tied to RSU vests, cashless exercises, and global mobility reporting

Process Documentation and SOP Updates: Maintain and improve payroll process docs, workflows, and audit controls for global payroll procedures

Analytics Reporting Projects: Partner with Payroll Managers to update dashboards, funding trackers, KPIs, and month-end reporting tools

Year-End and Implementation Project Support: Assist with W-2/Year-End reconciliations, global tax packages, and vendor implementation activities (ADP Celergo, Workday, etc.)

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Total Rewards, and external payroll vendors on ad-hoc requests and compliance tasks

Qualification

ExcelGoogle SheetsData ReconciliationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailProactive MindsetCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate, or Graduate degree preferably in a Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field

Available to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2026, beginning in May or June

Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship

High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including pivot tables, lookups, and comfort working with structured datasets

Interest in payroll, equity, tax, or financial operations, with a desire to understand how payroll intersects with compliance, forecasting, HR operations, and global finance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, spot anomalies, and think critically about process gaps

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining data integrity in a high-stakes financial environment

Ability to work with confidential information and demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion

Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate questions, explain findings, and collaborate across teams (HR, Finance, Tax, Total Rewards)

Proactive and curious mindset, willing to ask questions, explore new tools, and propose improvements

Comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, managing competing priorities, and adapting to new processes or systems quickly