Accounting Specialist

• Direct and manage Vero's multi-entity bi-weekly payroll process, establishing processing standards, internal controls, governance workflows, and review procedures to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Govern the review and validation of payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, deductions, benefits, timekeeping, reimbursements, and other payroll adjustments; determine appropriate treatment for exceptions and non-standard items.
• Establish and enforce payroll validation standards for employee time and payroll data, independently assessing exceptions and determining required corrective action prior to payroll submission.
• Partner with People Operations and business leaders to resolve significant payroll discrepancies, determine appropriate corrective actions, and establish approval requirements for non-standard matters.
• Perform final analytical review of payroll registers and supporting reports and exercise judgment to authorize payroll readiness or require corrective action before submission.
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve complex employee payroll questions and discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures that reduce recurrence.
• Evaluate and authorize off-cycle payrolls, corrections, and non-standard payroll adjustments in accordance with established controls and applicable requirements.
• Establish documentation and record-retention standards for payroll records, controls, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Lead payroll workstreams for newly acquired businesses and employee transitions, determining integration requirements, control needs, timing, and alignment with Vero's payroll standards.
• Establish, govern, and continuously improve standardized payroll procedures, controls, checklists, calendars, and documentation across Vero entities.

• Evaluate, interpret, and enforce payroll compliance strategies across federal, state, and local jurisdictions in which Vero operates.
• Govern payroll tax registrations, filings, payments, and notice resolution in coordination with payroll providers and internal stakeholders, escalating only matters requiring executive, legal, or external specialist input.
• Independently research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and jurisdictional issues, determining corrective actions and process changes where appropriate.
• Evaluate and apply wage and hour requirements, payroll deductions, garnishments, state-mandated leave programs, and other payroll-related regulations; establish procedures to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Oversee quarterly and annual payroll reporting and reconciliations, including Forms 941, W-2s, and other required filings, and resolve material exceptions before filing.
• Direct year-end payroll activities and employee tax reporting, establishing timelines, review standards, and issue-resolution procedures.
• Establish and maintain payroll documentation and control evidence sufficient to support internal controls, external audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret payroll-related regulatory changes, assess business impact, and recommend or implement required policy, process, or system changes with Finance and People Operations.

• Own payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations, determining appropriate accounting treatment for routine and non-standard payroll matters.
• Govern reconciliation of payroll registers to the general ledger, independently investigate differences, and determine corrective accounting or payroll actions.
• Own payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations, including accrued payroll, payroll taxes, benefits, deductions, and other payroll liabilities, and resolve material or unusual reconciling items.
• Determine and prepare payroll accruals and related month-end and quarter-end accounting, applying judgment to estimates, cut-off, and unusual items.
• Establish and apply payroll accounting and allocation methodologies to ensure expenses are recorded accurately across departments, cost centers, markets, and legal entities.
• Evaluate and govern payroll allocations and other accounting activities associated with Vero's multi-entity structure, recommending improvements to methodology and controls as needed.
• Serve as the primary payroll accounting contact for external audit requests and payroll-related financial reporting, independently resolving questions and control matters within the role’s authority.

• Own the design and continuous improvement of Vero's payroll, timekeeping, and related Finance processes and control environment.
• Architect and prioritize opportunities to automate payroll and accounting processes, strengthen controls, reduce manual risk, and improve efficiency.
• Lead Finance requirements, testing, control design, and implementation decisions for payroll and timekeeping system integrations and enhancements.
• Partner with People Operations, Finance Systems, Accounting, and Operations to establish scalable payroll data standards, system workflows, and ownership expectations.
• Design and govern scalable payroll processes and controls that support Vero's continued organic growth and future acquisitions.
• Formulate and lead the payroll integration strategy for newly acquired legal entities, establishing scalable systems, unified processes, control standards, and compliance alignment.
• Establish process documentation standards and implement control improvements that reduce key-person dependency and strengthen business continuity.

• Support accounts payable function by working assigned inboxes and contributing as needed
• Own assigned month-end close activities and independently manage general accounting projects within the role’s scope.
• Prepare, review, and approve assigned account reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting; independently resolve unusual or complex items within established authority.
• Own employee-related expense and benefit reconciliations and determine corrective action for material discrepancies.
• Lead or independently manage assigned Finance initiatives, system implementations, acquisition workstreams, and special projects related to payroll and accounting.
• Act as a cross-functional subject-matter owner for payroll and related accounting matters 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.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on significant payroll, compliance, accounting, or systems matters, including resolving exceptions and recommending or implementing process and control improvements.
• 2+ years of payroll, accounting, or related experience.
• Experience owning payroll processes and exercising independent judgment over payroll exceptions, controls, compliance, or system workflows.
• Understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and payroll-related compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to independently govern recurring, deadline-driven processes, prioritize competing matters, and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to independently research complex discrepancies, identify root causes, determine corrective action, 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 and governing bi-weekly payroll, including review, exception resolution, controls, and final payroll readiness.
• 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 an exempt, salaried 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 annual salary range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000. 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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