Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager

About the role

Blood Cancer United is a mission-centric, locally delivered, and nationally powered organization relentlessly pursuing cancer cures. In support of this mission, the Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager oversees payroll and accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant employee compensation and vendor payments. This role maintains internal controls, supports audits and year-end activities, drives process improvements, and partners closely with Finance, Human Resources, and organizational leaders to support efficient and effective financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, wage, and hour regulations.
  • Review and validate payroll transactions, including hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, and timekeeping data.
  • Perform payroll reconciliations, reporting, post-payroll audits, and year-end activities, including W-2s, tax filings, and audit support.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll issues, employee inquiries, discrepancies, and compliance-related matters.
• Accounts Payable Operations
  • Oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, approvals, PO matching, vendor maintenance, payment runs, and issue resolution.
  • Ensure payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and approval requirements.
  • Support 1099 reporting, Sales & Use Tax reporting, escheatment activities, and audit requirements.
• Systems, Compliance and Controls
  • Maintain payroll and AP systems and partner with HR, Finance, and IT on enhancements, integrations, testing, and process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements, while supporting internal and external audits.
  • Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Vendor & Employee Support
  • Manage vendor and employee inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high service standards.
  • Maintain vendor records and payroll data integrity while supporting effective stakeholder relationships.
• Team Leadership and Operational Oversight
  • Supervise and develop staff, assign workloads, monitor performance, and support training and compliance with established procedures.
  • Provide day-to-day operational oversight, ensure adherence to controls and deadlines, and escalate complex or high-risk issues as appropriate.
  • Track operational performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and accounts payable functions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including responsibility for payroll processing, compliance, and issue resolution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience supervising staff or overseeing day-to-day workflow preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel—VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, and other reporting requirements.
• Experience with Dayforce required.
• Experience supporting accounts payable activities and related payment processes preferred.
• Problem-solving and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll taxation, wage and hour requirements, and related federal, state, and local regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, payment controls, and related compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong systems aptitude, including experience with HRIS/payroll systems, reporting, and process improvements.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills, including the ability to manage priorities, monitor workflow, and support staff performance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Human Resources, and other stakeholders.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403b retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Federal paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $71,000 to $102,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, internal pay equity will be considered for similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.