Payroll Manager

Overview

Position:
Payroll Manager at Abacus!

Our network firm is hiring to provide accurate, compliant payroll services across multiple states and platforms while supporting remote staff and client offices.

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing across multiple platforms (ADP, Paycom, ACS, Workday) for all office locations and clients.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations, including taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and year-end reporting.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll issues from remote staff and office teams.
• Maintain and improve payroll controls, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Generate and deliver accurate payroll reporting for management, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Partner with HR and the management team on payroll-related processes such as benefits deductions, onboarding, GL reconciliations, and compliance audits.
• Lead payroll system conversions, upgrades, and new software implementations, including data migration, testing, training, and staff communication.
• Reconcile payroll to general ledger accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Supervise payroll staff or external vendors, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and ongoing training.
• Stay current with payroll laws, technology trends, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years’ experience in multi-state payroll management
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus
• Expertise in payroll systems including ADP, Paycom, ACS, and Workday
• Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Proven experience leading payroll software conversions or migrations, including planning, implementation, and training
• Demonstrated experience supporting remote staff and managing payroll across multiple office locations

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and Linked In Learning

Based in one of the following Abacus! offices:
Fayetteville, AR;
Lee’s Summit, MO;
Louisville, KY; or Branson, MO. Some travel between offices (up to 15%) may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.