What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Vickney & Associates CPA SC?
Payroll Manager
Ready to lead a payroll team? Come build something great with us.
At Vickney & Associates, our clients trust us with some of the most important parts of their business, and payroll is near the top of that list. We're looking for a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll department. You'll take pride in accurate, on-time pay runs, enjoy coaching a team, and be someone clients can always count on.
You'll oversee payroll for a varied group of client businesses and nonprofits. You'll work closely with our bookkeeping and tax teams, and you'll have a real voice in how the department grows.
What you'll do
- Lead, mentor, and support the payroll team by setting priorities, assigning client work, and helping each person grow
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients on weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly schedules
- Review payroll before it goes out to catch errors and keep quality high across the department
- Make sure federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and deposits are accurate and on time, along with quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2s and 1099s
- Manage retirement plan contributions and employer match calculations, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other adjustments
- Reconcile payroll registers against the general ledger and bank activity
- Act as the go-to contact for clients, including onboarding new ones, answering tough questions, and resolving issues
- Complete and file worker comp audits, 401k census, and any other audits
- Setting up accounts for all out of state employees
- Keep the team current on wage, hour, and payroll tax changes
- Build and improve department processes, checklists, and systems so payroll runs efficiently
What we're looking for
- 3-5 years of hands-on multi-client payroll experience, including time in a supervisory or lead role
- Solid knowledge of payroll tax compliance and reporting, including multi-state
- Experience with payroll software (ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll) and strong Excel skills
- A sharp eye for detail and the habit of double-checking totals before anything goes out
- A supportive leadership style and clear, friendly communication with both your team and clients
Why you'll like it here
- A close-knit team where your work and leadership are seen and appreciated
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible schedule
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000