Remote-Eligible Senior Payroll Consultant

Baker Tilly US; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement for diverse clients. You will collaborate with experienced team members to deliver high-quality payroll solutions and help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes strong payroll knowledge, client-facing skills, and the ability to work across industries and systems. Supplemental training and a focus on professional certification are available.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience in consulting, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function
• Bachelor degree required
• 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
• 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 knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Multistate payroll

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement for diverse clients. You will collaborate with experienced team members to deliver high-quality payroll solutions and help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes strong payroll knowledge, client-facing skills, and the ability to work across industries and systems. Supplemental training and a focus on professional certification are available.