Payroll Manager

Bookkeeper360

Payroll Manager managing payroll fulfillment functions at Bookkeeper360. Overseeing payroll for small businesses while ensuring compliance and strong client relationships.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support a small team of 1-2 Payroll Specialists, including training, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance
Set up new businesses and help transition existing businesses onto the payroll platform
Support client compliance, including employer registration, unemployment insurance, tax filing, and payroll audits
Administration of payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly basis
Management of payroll-related employee benefits, pension, and tax-free reimbursements
Ad-hoc related projects such as prior period quarterly filings, employer retention credits, and research and development credits
Maintain strong client relationships while building and identifying new opportunities for department growth
Conduct research related to current tax law and new legislation
Assisting Client Services team with payroll departmentalization, chart of accounts mapping, and payroll reconciliation-related inquiries
Communicating with clients on tax-related matters and notices, including any changes in employee salaries and other payroll-related inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years of payroll experience
4-year degree in accounting or a related field (BS/MS/MBA) preferred
Comfortable advising on payroll-related matters to business owners and individuals
General experience with income tax and sales tax is a plus!
Industry experience specific to e-commerce, saas & professional services
Cloud-based accounting experience
Public accounting experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
401K with employer match after the first year
Paid parental leave for all parents (biological, adoptive, and foster)
Fully remote work environment
Unlimited PTO after your first year
Company-paid holidays
Team-building events and virtual activities
Career development and internal promotion opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll managementtax filingpayroll auditsemployee benefits administrationpension managementtax compliancepayroll reconciliationincome tax knowledgesales tax knowledgequarterly filings

Soft Skills

team managementtrainingperformance feedbackclient relationship managementcommunicationadvisingresearchproblem-solvingorganizational skillsopportunity identification

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingMaster's degree in accountingMBA