Accounting + HR Manager

VVK Agency; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

VVK PR + Creative in Detroit is seeking an Accounting & HR Manager to oversee financial administration, payroll, HR operations, and benefits. This part-time/contract role reports to the CEO and supports the agency’s growth with scalable processes.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, budgeting help, tax coordination with the CPA, and partner with the CFO to implement AI-enabled reporting and automation. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and solution-driven.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, HR administration, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of AP/AR, payroll, benefits administration, and financial reporting.
• Experience in a professional services, PR, marketing, advertising, consulting, or agency environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Manage employee expense reporting and corporate card reconciliation.
• Support monthly close activities and financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Coordinate year-end reporting and tax preparation with the CPA.
• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Manage payroll deductions, benefits withholdings, and related administration.
• Maintain payroll records and compliance requirements.
• Manage employee HR elements of onboarding and offboarding.
• Process employee status changes and compensation updates.
• Support policy administration and employee communications.
• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Manage enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Manage agency insurance portfolio and policy renewals.
• Maintain certificates of insurance and compliance documentation.
• Serve as primary liaison to the contract CFO and CPA.
• Coordinate financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Manage relationships with payroll, banking, insurance, and benefits partners.
• Continuously evaluate processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement workflow improvements.
• Research and implement automation solutions.
• Explore and apply AI-enabled tools supporting reporting, forecasting, payroll, and administration.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

HR administration

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Automation interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

We’re Hiring an Accounting & HR Manager (Part-time/Contract)

About the Team

VVK PR + Creative is an independent, integrated communications firm based in Detroit, with offices in New Jersey and South Carolina. We help brands define themselves with strategic and creative communications services. We are a team of nearly 25 PR strategists, digital media specialists and video producers who implement comprehensive campaigns that achieve results for our dynamic client base. VVK serves clients in industries including automotive, energy, insurance, IT, agriculture, legal, retail, healthcare, media, nonprofit, higher education and real estate.

About this Role

VVK PR + Creative is seeking an Accounting & HR Manager to oversee the firm’s financial administration and human resources operations. This role reports to the CEO and serves as a critical internal partner responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting employees, managing benefits and insurance programs, and helping the agency build efficient, scalable financial systems.

This position manages the day-to-day accounting, payroll, HR administration and business insurance functions of the agency.

About You

You’ll be bridging two worlds: the dynamic energy of a growing creative company and the discipline, organization, and structure that enable growth. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and solutions-oriented. You enjoy improving processes, leveraging technology, and exploring automation and AI tools to make organizations more effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Manage employee expense reporting and corporate card reconciliation
• Support monthly close activities and financial reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Coordinate year-end reporting and tax preparation with the CPA

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule
• Manage payroll deductions, benefits withholdings, and related administration
• Maintain payroll records and compliance requirements

Human Resources Administration

• Manage employee HR elements of onboarding and offboarding
• Process employee status changes and compensation updates
• Support policy administration and employee communications

Benefits Administration

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans
• Manage enrollments, changes, and terminations

Insurance & Risk Management

• Manage agency insurance portfolio and policy renewals
• Maintain certificates of insurance and compliance documentation
• Serve as primary liaison to the contract CFO and CPA
• Coordinate financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Manage relationships with payroll, banking, insurance, and benefits partners

Process Improvement, Systems & AI

• Continuously evaluate processes for efficiency and effectiveness
• Recommend and implement workflow improvements
• Research and implement automation solutions
• Explore and apply AI-enabled tools supporting reporting, forecasting, payroll, and administration

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is or Has:

• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, HR administration, or related roles. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP/AR, payroll, benefits administration, and financial reporting
• Experience in a professional services, PR, marketing, advertising, consulting, or agency environment preferred
• Demonstrated process improvement experience and solutions-oriented thinking
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for automation, AI tools, and business process innovation

Time Commitment + Compensation:

• Expected commitment: 10-15 hours per week (flexible based on business needs)
• Compensation: $40-50 per hour (commensurate with experience)