Remote-Eligible Senior Payroll Consultant

Baker Tilly US; North Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to join our HR & Payroll Consulting group. You will support client engagements across payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role is mostly remote with a requirement that team members be within 50 miles of Baker Tilly offices in select states. The position emphasizes advising on multistate payroll, tax forms, and regulations while leveraging

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience, ideally within a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and multistate regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax forms and filings.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Paycom, Paycor, or similar platforms.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification strongly preferred (or in progress).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in, Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Support payroll consulting engagements across a range of clients, industries, and geographies.
• Assist in assessing and improving client payroll processes, controls, and procedures.
• Perform multistate payroll compliance reviews, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support payroll tax activities, including preparation and review of forms (e.g., 941, 941-X, W-2C).
• Assist with payroll setup and configuration, including earnings, deductions, and tax treatments.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support reviews related to employee classification, wage treatment, and overtime calculations.
• Research and apply payroll regulations, including reciprocity and other multistate considerations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality work.
• Communicate payroll concepts and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to project deliverables and ensure work is completed on time and aligned with expectations.

Skills

Payroll experience

Multistate compliance

Payroll tax forms

CPP certification

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to join our HR & Payroll Consulting group. You will support client engagements across payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role is mostly remote with a requirement that team members be within 50 miles of Baker Tilly offices in select states. The position emphasizes advising on multistate payroll, tax forms, and regulations while leveraging