Payroll Specialist

CareVet - Clayton, MO The Company CareVet’s mission is to a build a network of best-in-class veterinary hospitals that provide passionate care for pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients, and community. Our team has a passion to succeed, a sense of ownership and a commitment to collaboration and innovation.

The Position The Payroll Specialist works closely with our Hospital Mangers across the country and our Payroll Vendor to ensure all Team Members are paid accurately and on time. You will work as part of a collaborative team with routine responsibilities but should also expect to be challenged to create or adapt to new processes as our company quickly grows.

Our ideal candidate has experience in multi-state, multi-entity payrolls, as well as payroll taxes. They will have advanced excel skills and excellent communication, capable of working with Managers, Doctors, and HQ leadership to solve complex problems. A self-driven leader with no ego and a relentless drive to improve the people, processes, and technology with which they work. They also have fun at work and enjoy their time off for family, friends, and personal pursuits. We are also open to candidates who are looking for an entry-level HR or accounting job, who have the drive and desire to grow their careers and the horsepower to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Verifying & processing timecards.
• Reviewing and reconciling payroll submissions.
• Answering employees' questions and concerns regarding payroll.
• Calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports.
• Researching and resolving state and local taxes issues
• Applying for unemployment and withholding accounts in new states.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business, Accounting or related field
• Excellent math, analytical skills and communication skills
• Strong numerical reasoning skills
• CPP or FPC preferred
• Proven work experience with multi-state, multi-entity payroll is preferred
• Knowledge of payroll taxes preferred
• Knowledge of Paycor, our payroll software, is preferred.

CareVet offers you:

• Best-in-class health, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA and FSA
• Generous PTO
• 401k with match
• Pet care stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement
• A fun, collaborative and inclusive workplace