About BMA Payroll – Small Business Payroll Experts

For over 45 years, BMA Payroll has been a trusted payroll provider in New Jersey, specializing in payroll services for small and mid-sized businesses. As a family-owned payroll company, we prioritize accuracy, transparency, and exceptional customer service, ensuring businesses with 1-49 employees get the support they need—without hidden fees or long-term contracts.
 
Founded in 1977, BMA Payroll was created to protect small businesses from hidden fees and poor service from big payroll companies. Owners Paul, Greg, and George Stappas built the company on integrity and customer-first service, ensuring businesses receive secure, accurate payroll processing without unnecessary upsells.
The Stappas Family, founders of BMA Payroll
The Stappas Family, founders of BMA Payroll

Driven by a Commitment to Small Business

Paul, Greg, and George Stappas founded BMA Payroll to deliver honest, transparent payroll services—a stark contrast to big providers that prioritize profit over people.

As small business payroll experts, BMA Payroll has helped hundreds of businesses streamline operations with accurate payroll processing, tax compliance, and superior customer service. Our cost-effective payroll solutions empower business owners to improve cash flow, reduce tax burdens, lower overhead, and confidently manage growth.

Partner With Payroll Experts Who Put Small Businesses First

At BMA Payroll, we believe small businesses deserve better. Unlike big payroll companies, we provide easy, affordable, and transparent payroll services tailored specifically for businesses with 1-49 employees.

As a family-owned business, we see ourselves not just as a payroll processing company but as a trusted partner invested in your success. We ensure payroll is accurate, seamless, and hassle-free—every time.

Our mission is simple: provide personalized payroll solutions that prioritize transparency, reliability, and long-term financial success. By understanding the unique needs of each business, we help owners reduce costs, stay compliant, and focus on growth with confidence.

Geroge Stappas at trade show

Client Stories

Fraud Protection for Medical Practice 

BMA Payroll not only saved a medical practice $720 annually but also prevented payroll tax fraud initiated by their previous provider, Priority Pay, which impounded over $10,000 and lost it. This action led to IRS penalties, but BMA’s solution ensured transparency and control as we do not take power of attorney from our clients.

Temporary Cash Shortage for Medical Practice

BMA Payroll not only delivered immediate savings of $4,988.40 for a medical practice switching from Paychex but also addressed a temporary cash shortage for the client. By providing flexible payroll processing, BMA ensured timely paychecks for the principals. 

Reduce Overhead and Expenses for Commercial & Retail Pool Supplier 

BMA Payroll delivered substantial cost savings of over $14,000 annually for a 60-employee commercial and retail pool supplier, enabling the owner to reduce overhead and enhance net profits during an economic downturn.

Numerous Problems for Granite Contractor 

BMA Payroll rescued a granite contractor from numerous issues with Paychex, quickly eliminating processing errors, reducing costs by 75%, and improving customer service, resulting in substantial annual savings of $3,471.

One-Person Payroll Too Expensive for Contractor

BMA Payroll efficiently resolved the issue of an expensive one-person payroll for a contractor, resulting in a 67% cost reduction, increased cash flow, and net profits, as the client switched from ADP to BMA.

Excessive Payroll Administrative Fees for Custom Manufacturer

BMA Payroll saved a custom manufacturer 80% in payroll administrative fees and increased net profits and cash flow by introducing cost-effective solutions that allowed the client to afford new equipment and achieve a total savings of $12,600.

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