Roanoke Payroll Services

We Leave Payroll to the Experts

Payroll needs to be done right, every single time. That’s why we partner with a dedicated specialist who lives and breathes it.

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At Fraim, Cawley & Company, CPAs, we believe in focusing where we create the most value – advanced tax strategy, structuring, and advisory work. Payroll is a different world. It’s highly regulated, detail-driven, and leaves very little room for creativity or strategy.

And that’s exactly why we don’t try to be everything to everyone. Payroll needs to be done right, every single time. One missed filing, one late payment, and the penalties can be severe. Because payroll deals with your employees’ money – not just yours – the IRS and state agencies are far less forgiving when something goes wrong.

Rather than treating payroll as a sideline service, we’ve partnered with a true specialist to handle it for our clients.

Payroll Run by a 20-Year Specialist

Specialized Payroll Run by a Dedicated Expert

Payroll is too consequential to leave to generalists. Jen Stevenson runs our payroll operations with over two decades of specialized experience and active membership in the National Payroll Association.

Jen Stevenson

Jen Stevenson

Payroll Manager

20+ years in payroll

  • Member, National Payroll Association
  • Member, National Payroll Association — Roanoke chapter

Meet Jen

“I have been in the payroll business for over 20 years. My career started in 2001. I worked for ACES, Inc./dba Little Caesars, processing payroll for 12 different companies from Marion, VA to Danville, VA. In 2005, I moved to the Roanoke Valley and worked for Atlantic Credit & Finance as a Staff Accountant, processing payroll for multiple states with varying commissions.

I then moved into the Rocky Mount work force with AMT Inc./dba Payroll Solutions Plus. As the Payroll Manager, I was in charge of all the payroll processing from time entry, tax payments, garnishments, benefits deductions, to full W-2 reporting. In this position, I processed over 100 client payrolls with varying pay schedules. And as a member of the National Payroll Association and the Roanoke local chapter, I am up to date on the ever changing payroll world.

I saw the need for payroll processing is profound. With current payroll tax changes and benefits changes that have come into, or are going into law, all must be processed correctly. And that is why I am here, for you. I am committed to making payroll work for you.”

Virginia Payroll Services

Payroll mistakes are costly. Just a few penalties can easily outweigh the price of having it done right – and errors may even increase your risk of audit. That’s why we partner with a dedicated payroll expert.

There is nobody in the Valley better equipped to handle your payroll than Jen Stevenson. Contact us today and we’ll connect you with Jen to set up a meeting.

Payroll services across Virginia

While our CPA firm and Jen’s specialized team are centered in the Star City, we provide seamless payroll administration for employers throughout the region. We offer expert payroll services in Roanoke for local small businesses, handle the complex withholdings and benefits for tech-sector payroll in Blacksburg, and manage high-volume payroll services in Lynchburg for growing enterprises across the Hill City.

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Tell us about your situation and we will get back to you. For an immediate conversation, call (540) 314-0345 or send us an email.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you taking new clients?

Yes, with capacity caveats during peak tax season (mid-February through April 15). For business advisory and valuation work we onboard year-round.

Do I have to be in Roanoke to work with you?

No. Most of our clients are in Virginia, but we serve businesses and individuals across the country. Initial consultation, document exchange, and ongoing communication all work remotely.

What does the engagement process look like?

A 30-minute discovery call to understand your situation, a written engagement letter with scope and fees, then onboarding into our document portal. Most engagements move from first call to first deliverable in 2 to 3 weeks.

How do you charge?

Tax preparation is flat-fee based on return complexity. Bookkeeping is a monthly retainer. Advisory and valuation work can be flat-fee or hourly depending on scope. We quote in writing before work begins.