Payroll Manager

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