Remote Senior Payroll Consultant, Multistate Expert

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in the United States is seeking a payroll professional to support multi-state payroll engagements, focusing on compliance and process improvement. You will work with clients across industries, leveraging ADP, Workday, and other systems to ensure accurate tax filings and wage calculations.

This mostly remote role requires proximity to Baker Tilly offices and emphasizes client service and teamwork.

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
• Certified Payroll Professional (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 experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Multistate knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

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

CPP certification (in progress)

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in the United States is seeking a payroll professional to support multi-state payroll engagements, focusing on compliance and process improvement. You will work with clients across industries, leveraging ADP, Workday, and other systems to ensure accurate tax filings and wage calculations.

This mostly remote role requires proximity to Baker Tilly offices and emphasizes client service and teamwork.