Remote Senior Payroll Consultant – Multistate Compliance Pro

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a payroll professional to support consulting engagements across a variety of clients and industries. You will help assess and improve payroll processes, ensure accuracy, and navigate multi‑state regulations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with client teams, strong data analysis, and upholding precise payroll tax filings. A CPP designation is highly preferred, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic, client‑facing environment.

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
• CPP certification strongly preferred (or in progress)

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 processing

Multistate tax compliance

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Client communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Business, or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a payroll professional to support consulting engagements across a variety of clients and industries. You will help assess and improve payroll processes, ensure accuracy, and navigate multi‑state regulations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with client teams, strong data analysis, and upholding precise payroll tax filings. A CPP designation is highly preferred, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic, client‑facing environment.