CAS Payroll Client Lead/Manager

Condley and Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Condley and Company, L.L.P. in Abilene, TX seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Client Lead/Manager (CPA preferred) for its Client Advisory Services team. The role involves reviewing payrolls, ensuring tax compliance, and adapting workflows to client needs in a part-time capacity.

The position offers the opportunity to train staff, collaborate with a small internal team, and engage with clients across multiple industries while maintaining accuracy and timely responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting hours required.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing or payroll review in public accounting is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Review payrolls processed in-house for accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance, including quarterly filings and year-end forms.
• Follow firm processes to keep documentation audit-ready.
• Maintain open items and conduct self-review for quality control.
• Work with clients to gather data and respond promptly to requests.
• Participate in client meetings as a knowledge resource and suggest improvements.
• Stay current on payroll tax laws and industry issues and share relevant updates.
• Attend recruiting, community, and firm events to help grow the practice.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll review

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting hours

CPA license preferred

Job description

About Condley and Company, L.L.P.

Founded in 1939, Condley and Company, L.L.P. provides reliable accounting and consulting services to clients throughout Texas, as well as the United States. The firm maintains a heavy concentration serving banking entities, not-for-profit organizations, healthcare providers, construction companies and closely held businesses. Condley and Company, L.L.P. is an independently owned member of the Aprio Alliance network. The firm has a staff of more than 80 employees, which includes 8 full-time partners.

Our goal is to provide each employee with an opportunity to build their career, make a difference in the world, and have their talents recognized and appreciated. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our team, and we nurture positive, supportive relationships within our workforce just as we do our client relationships.

A career with Condley can offer you unique advantages such as diverse projects, experience, and clientele; a healthy work/life balance; direct interaction with partners and client executives; career advancement and support; and competitive compensation and benefits. If you are interested in joining a stable, growing, team-based professional services firm, we want to hear from you.

Basic Information

• Position Type: Full- or part-time
• Classification: Exempt if full-time, non-exempt if part-time
• Location: Abilene, TX

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with appropriate accounting hours
• CPA license preferred
• Prior experience with payroll processing or payroll review, preferably in public accounting environment
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting procedures as they pertain to payroll
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable identifying and communicating issues clearly and professionally

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Client Lead or Payroll Client Manager (with CPA) for our Client Advisory Services department. This role involves reviewing payroll and overseeing payroll tax compliance for a diverse client base across various industries, requiring a focus on accuracy, client service, and an ability to adjust workflow processes according to industry needs. The Payroll Client Lead/Manager will work with an internal team of 6-8 staff members and provide training or assistance as needed with various issues that arise in an industry accounting setting. If candidate has a CPA license, the job title will be Payroll Manager.

The position is designed to be part-time on average, with predictable peak workload periods - particularly mid-month, month-end, and during quarterly payroll tax filing cycles - when hours may temporarily approach full-time. However, if the candidate is seeking permanent full-time employment, that will be taken into consideration and discussed during the interview process.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys payroll review and compliance work, values precision, and is comfortable working within fluctuating deadlines. Occasional Human Resources tasks for select clients will also be part of this position.

Job Duties

• Reviews payrolls processed in-house, verifying pay rates, hours, deductions, tax withholdings, etc. and identifying inconsistencies or missing information when appropriate
• Oversees payroll tax compliance by reviewing quarterly filings (Forms 941, 943, state filings, etc.) and assisting with annual payroll filings (W-2s, W-3s, 1099s as applicable) and reconciliations between payroll systems and general ledger totals
• Follows established firm processes and procedures, ensuring that documentation is complete, clear, and audit-ready
• Maintains open items list and conducts self-review of work, taking responsibility for service quality and accuracy
• Works with client to gather data and provide timely responses to requests
• Participates as a confident knowledge resource in client meetings, recommending process improvements as appropriate
• Demonstrates an understanding of and applies industry-specific tax and accounting concepts
• Stays current on payroll laws, regulatory issues, and industry issues and shares applicable information with others
• Attends recruiting, community, and firm events to build the practice

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Condley and Company, L.L.P. where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time, with or without notice.