Remote Senior Multistate Payroll Consultant

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Payroll consultant to support multi-state payroll engagements and improve client processes. This role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across diverse industries.

Applicants should have 3 years of payroll experience (consulting, provider, or in-house), familiarity with ADP/Workday/SAP and multistate regulations, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience in 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

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 systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Payroll consultant to support multi-state payroll engagements and improve client processes. This role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across diverse industries.

Applicants should have 3 years of payroll experience (consulting, provider, or in-house), familiarity with ADP/Workday/SAP and multistate regulations, and strong Excel and communication skills.