Payroll & Accounting Specialist

• Own and execute Vero's bi-weekly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Review payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, deductions, benefits, timekeeping, reimbursements, and other payroll adjustments.
• Review employee time and payroll data for completeness and accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Coordinate with People Operations and business leaders to resolve payroll discrepancies and obtain required approvals.
• Review payroll registers and supporting reports prior to final payroll submission.
• Research and resolve employee payroll questions and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, corrections, and other payroll adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Support payroll activities associated with newly acquired businesses and employee transitions into Vero's payroll systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized payroll procedures, checklists, calendars, and documentation.

• Support federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance across the jurisdictions in which Vero operates.
• Monitor payroll tax registrations, filings, payments, and notices in coordination with payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
• Research and assist with resolving payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and jurisdictional issues.
• Support compliance with wage and hour requirements, payroll deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related regulations.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll reporting and reconciliations, including Forms 941, W-2s, and other required filings.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities and employee tax reporting.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation to support internal controls, external audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed of payroll-related regulatory changes and communicate potential impacts to Finance and People Operations.

• Prepare and/or support payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and investigate differences.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including accrued payroll, payroll taxes, benefits, deductions, and other payroll liabilities.
• Assist with payroll accruals and other month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure payroll expenses are recorded accurately across departments, cost centers, and legal entities.
• Assist with payroll allocations and other accounting activities associated with Vero's multi-entity structure.
• Support external audit requests and payroll-related financial reporting requirements.

• Help maintain and improve Vero's payroll, timekeeping, and related Finance processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual payroll and accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency.
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping system implementations, integrations, testing, and enhancements.
• Partner with People Operations, Finance Systems, Accounting, and Operations to improve payroll data accuracy and system workflows.
• Develop scalable payroll processes that can support Vero's continued organic growth and future acquisitions.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses into Vero's payroll, timekeeping, and accounting processes.
• Maintain clear process documentation and identify opportunities to improve controls and reduce key-person dependency.

• Assist with month-end close activities and general accounting projects as needed.
• Support account reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and other accounting responsibilities.
• Assist with employee-related expense and benefit reconciliations.
• Support Finance initiatives, system implementations, acquisitions, and other special projects.
• Partner across the Finance organization as priorities evolve and Vero continues to grow.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of payroll, accounting, or related experience.
• Hands-on experience processing or supporting payroll.
• Understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and payroll-related compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage recurring, deadline-driven processes with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to research discrepancies, identify root causes, and drive issues through resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information with appropriate discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Experience owning or independently processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Experience supporting payroll across multiple states and legal entities.
• Experience with Rippling or similar payroll and HRIS platforms.
• Experience with timekeeping systems and payroll integrations.
• NetSuite ERP experience.
• Experience preparing payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Experience working in a growing, multi-entity organization.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or payroll integrations.
• Telecommunications, broadband, infrastructure, construction, or similar industry experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or interest in obtaining a payroll certification.

• This role may require limited travel to attend meetings, trainings, acquisitions or special projects.
• This is a staff position.
• This is a non-exempt position.
• This is a Full-Time position.
• This is a Remote position.
• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday.
• This position requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment.
• This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time.

• The anticipated hourly range for this position is $28.85 – $36.05 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.  For Colorado-based applicants, the pay range and benefits listed apply in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
• This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, based on individual performance and company profitability.
• 4 Medical plan options, each with employer contributions for employees and dependents
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan + employer match
• 15 PTO days, 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

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