Who We Are

Verve Group has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve Group is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 13 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve Group’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Verve Group is a subsidiary of Media and Games Invest (MGI). Learn more at www.verve.com.

Who You Are

This person will be responsible for general accounting transactional processing with payroll and benefits as the key areas of ownership. The role will facilitate twice monthly intercompany payroll processing and support HR Operations as needed. The position will require a high degree of accountability, transparency, and understanding as it relates to the payroll process, including but not limited to tracking and implementing employee and benefit changes, multi-state payroll tax compliance, and partnering with HR to ensure timely and accurate payroll and benefits transactions. The person who will thrive in this role is a self-starter and a problem-solver with fantastic communication and organization skills and the desire to create the best employee experience possible. 

This position is available part-time, meaning 20-29 hours per week for 4 months. 

This remote position can be occupied in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

What You Will Do

• Compile and send monthly payroll reports to the accounting team

• Administer all employee payroll, benefit, and tax changes in Paylocity and partner with HR to ensure completeness and accuracy of all records

• Administer compliance with multi-state payroll and tax laws

• Set up payroll and tax accounts in additional states as necessary

• Reconcile payroll taxes for each payroll period to ensure accuracy of the payroll tax returns – resolve any discrepancies by working with Paylocity

• Monitor payroll tax law changes and inform HR and affected employees

• Manage the payroll calculations and deductions for any one-off payments, employees on LOA, with a 401k loan, garnishment, or other special situation

• Manage the payroll inbox and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns

• Review and approval of employee expense reports to ensure adherence to company expense policy

• Work closely with HR to make necessary changes and updates in the HRIS as needed

• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring

• 3-5 years minimum of related experience preparing and processing multi-state, semi-monthly payroll tasks

• Payroll specialist background

• Proficient knowledge of Paylocity is required

• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookups, and embedded formulas

• FPC or CPP designation preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills, strong written, and oral mathematical computation, communication skills, and a strong aptitude for detail

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadline

The salary range for this position is USD 22-30 per hour. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Smaato/Verve Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.