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Payroll Accountant

Veritas HHS LLC, Denver, CO, United States


Job Description
Veritas HHS seeks a Payroll Accountant for its corporate office located in Denver, CO.

Job type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 9am to 5pm

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid; remote considered for exceptional candidates)

Salary: $85,000-95,000 annually

Reports to: CFO

Benefits we offer

Employee ownership through ESOP

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

STD, LTD

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth Services

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Rewards Program

On-Demand Pay

About this Position
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accounting and analytical functions related to payroll, benefits, and employee expense programs. This is not a payroll processing role - payroll operations are managed by HR. This position ensures that payroll data ties to the general ledger, monitors tax compliance across multiple states, and provides the reconciliation and analysis that keeps financial reporting accurate as the company grows.

This role also manages garnishments and wage attachments at scale. Approximately 7% of our current workforce has an active garnishment, and that number is expected to grow as we expand into new states. Many of our employees work in economically underserved areas, and accurate, timely garnishment processing has a direct impact on their financial well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

Reconcile payroll to the general ledger each pay period and identify and resolve variances

Monitor quarterly 941 filings and ensure accuracy across all active states

Track state and local tax registrations and compliance as the company enters new jurisdictions

Serve as the accounting point of contact for payroll‑related questions, working closely with HR without duplicating payroll processing responsibilities

Take the lead on accounting support for the annual 401(k) audit and workers’ compensation audit

Prepare or support preparation of Form 5500 filings

Support ESOP implementation and ongoing administration as the plan matures

Administer the company credit card program and expense reimbursement process through Paylocity

Review and approve employee expense submissions for policy compliance and proper coding

Maintain documentation and training materials for cardholders and approvers

Manage the garnishment process: intake, setup in Paylocity, compliance with state‑specific rules, and ongoing monitoring

Build processes for garnishment administration that can scale as the company grows from 500 to 750+ employees across new geographies

Ensure timely and accurate responses to garnishment orders, levies, and support withholdings notices

Other related duties as assigned to support the Accounting Department

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll tax, or a closely related function

Experience reconciling payroll to a general ledger in a multi‑state environment

Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax requirements including 941s, SUI, and local taxes

Experience with garnishment processing and wage attachment compliance

Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, logical functions)

Comfort working in an ERP environment (we use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Paylocity)

Demonstrated ability to communicate, work in a team environment, interest in team mentorship, and commitment to department and organizational goals

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a high‑growth organization

Background in nonprofit, government contracting, or public‑sector services

Paylocity experience

Familiarity with ESOP administration or employee ownership structures

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation or progress toward it

Experience with 401(k) audit support and Form 5500 preparation

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Incumbents are held accountable for all duties of the position.

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