Payroll Accountant

In 2015, Companion Protect (CP) set our sights on extending and enhancing the lives of cats and dogs by offering the highest quality pet insurance programs featuring comprehensive coverage, innovative technologies, and inclusive plans for all ages and breeds. And we haven’t looked back since! 

Our vision today? Keeping pets healthy …. because pets make us happy!  

Achieving that vision wouldn’t be possible without our greatest asset: our associates. At CP, you will join an enthusiastic team that values collaboration and innovation and has a strong belief in harnessing a variety of experiences, ideas, and technology to maximize the impact we make. Are you ready to make your impact to help pets? 

The Payroll Accountant will play a critical role in managing the company’s payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment to associates, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. Additionally, this is a key role on the Companion Protect HR Team not only in payroll administration but in supporting the overall People Strategy for the company. 

What you’ll do here:  

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including managing direct deposits, benefits withholdings, and other payroll deductions for two entities. 

• Calculates and processes taxes and garnishments in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including new hires, terminations, leaves and changes in associate information. 

• Ensures the associate experience for Payroll is seamless and reliable. 

• Assists associates with payroll-related inquiries and resolves any issues in a timely and professional manner. 

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements. 

• Works in close partnership with Finance Accounting Team to ensure all payroll data is captured and accounted for in the General Ledger. 

• Collaborates with HRIS Administrator and Finance to support the month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing payroll reports and reconciliation. 

• Prepares and submits payroll tax filings and reports on time, including W-2 and 1099 forms. 

• Maintains business registration and tax accounts in accordance with all states in which the company conducts business. 

• Participates in payroll-related audits and provides required documentation and explanation as needed to auditors. 

• Assists in the development and implementation of payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve accuracy and efficiency. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

What you’ll bring to the team:  

• Commitment to maintaining confidential associate information. 

• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes. 

• Demonstrated ability and desire to share new ideas and suggest improvements to policy and process. 

• Proven ability to deliver exceptional results. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners at all levels. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Proficient with payroll software. 

• Experience with UKG products a plus. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field 

• Five years of related experience highly preferred 

Where you’ll work: This is a hybrid opportunity, Tuesday through Thursday in the office. 

Why you might love working here: 

Whether you work at CP HQ or join our team remotely, we offer employee perks that go beyond your standard benefits and compensation packages. 

Our leadership team is dedicated to transparency, growth, and our purpose. We hire associates whose personal core values align with ours: Commitment, Teamwork, and Resourcefulness. You’ll find limitless growth and opportunities as we grow together. We invest in our associates because they invest their careers with us. If you're ready to utilize your skills and passion to make a significant impact in the reimagining of pet healthcare, Companion Protect might be the place for you. 

Our perks and benefits: 

• Generously subsidized company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401K with company match and immediate vesting 

• Subsidized pet insurance 

• Casual Office Attire 

• Flexible working environment 

• Competitive PTO  

• Paid Parental and Pawternity leave 

• 9 Paid company holidays per year 

• Gym reimbursement 

• Community giveback opportunities, including paid time off for philanthropic endeavors 

At Companion Protect, we celebrate, support, and thrive on inclusion, for the benefit of our associates, our partners, and our products. CP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates and to providing associates with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Companion Protect are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

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