Senior Payroll Manager — Multi-State, CPA-Led Team

Trout CPA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trout CPA in Lancaster, PA seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll services team within Client Accounting Services. You will oversee multi-client and multi-state payroll processing, ensure compliance, and act as a trusted advisor to clients across diverse industries.

You will mentor staff, optimize payroll workflows, manage software implementations, and develop training to stay current with evolving regulations and tax filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or a related field.
• Check for CPA/CPP preferred or required.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification required.
• 10+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-client or CPA firm.
• Expert knowledge of payroll platforms such as Gusto, ADP, Paylocity, Evolution by Inova.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll tax reporting, HRIS, and timekeeping integrations.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate, timely payroll processing for multiple clients.
• Oversee multi-state payroll, tax filings, wage and hour compliance, audits, and tax notices.
• Advise clients on payroll policies, regulations, systems, and customized solutions.
• Manage payroll software implementations and integrations with HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals.
• Create procedures, best practices, and training for payroll systems and compliance updates.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Regulatory compliance

Client service

Advanced Excel

CPP Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Gusto

ADP

Paylocity

Evolution by Inova

Job description

Trout CPA in Lancaster, PA seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll services team within Client Accounting Services. You will oversee multi-client and multi-state payroll processing, ensure compliance, and act as a trusted advisor to clients across diverse industries.

You will mentor staff, optimize payroll workflows, manage software implementations, and develop training to stay current with evolving regulations and tax filings.