Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Payroll Services

RSM US in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US in India is seeking a highly experienced Supervisor US Payroll to lead a dedicated payroll team and oversee end-to-end US payroll processing from Bengaluru. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and handles inquiries from employees.

You will coordinate with HR and Benefits, manage tax filings, W-2s, year-end reconciliations, and drive process improvements while mentoring staff and staying current with changing payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; FPC or CPP required.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in payroll, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll regulations, tax compliance, and payroll best practices.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage accurate and timely processing of US payroll, including regular, off-cycle, and bonus runs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including IRS and DOL/FLSA requirements.
• Oversee and support payroll schedules, tax filings, W-2 issuance, and year-end reconciliations.
• Coordinate with HR and Benefits teams to execute employee data changes, benefits, and deductions.
• Support payroll audits and provide documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll specialists.
• Provide training and development opportunities to ensure team effectiveness and compliance with best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay current with changes in payroll laws.

Skills

Payroll supervision

US payroll regulations

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

FPC or CPP

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Workday

Smartsheet

Excel

ServiceNow

Job description

About us

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why There's nowhere like RSM.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Supervisor US Payroll to diligently lead team members for our US Payroll operations. This role will oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, interact with the necessary workgroups to ensure a smooth payroll, and handle employee inquires related to payroll. . The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of payroll systems, payroll taxation, best practices , and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with the accurate and timely processing of US payroll, including regular, off-cycle, and bonus runs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including IRS and DOL/FLSA requirements.
• Oversee and support payroll schedules, tax filings, W-2 issuance, and year-end reconciliations.
• Coordinate with HR and Benefits teams to execute employee data changes, benefits, and deductions.
• Support payroll audits and provide documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll specialists
• Provide training and development opportunities to ensure team effectiveness and compliance with best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay current with changes in payroll laws

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;FPC or CPP required
• 5 to 7 years of experience in payroll, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll regulations, tax compliance, and payroll best practices.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Smartsheet, Excel, ServiceNow
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with quarter end and year end payroll and payroll tax analysis
• Client facing experience and executive presence, experience navigating client disagreements and service recovery

Work Timings

• US shift, 8-5 EST/EDT

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

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