Senior Outsourced Payroll Specialist

Baker Tilly Vantagen, LLC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a payroll specialist to ensure accurate client payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, and produce earnings, tax, and deduction reports for multiple clients.

You will work with ADP RUN, support implementation and ongoing client service, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines while expanding service opportunities. 3+ years payroll experience preferred; CPP certification a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs relevant payroll experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree CPP preferred.
• Experience with ADP RUN software and implementation experience.
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Client Service & Deliverables: Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve discrepancies; review and/or process payrolls to meet client deadlines; update employee records and calculate bonuses or severance; review tax calculations and reconcile deposits.
• Client Service: Establish strong client relationships; maintain confidentiality of employee data; convey information clearly; provide technical software support to clients; identify new opportunities to expand services.
• Implementation & Technology: Support implementation team; interview clients to understand payroll needs; manage new client implementations; train clients on payroll processes.
• Individual and Team Development: Mentor new hires; provide feedback; help build team capabilities by sharing insights.
• Research and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms; stay current with local, state, and federal payroll practices.

Skills

Payroll experience

ADP RUN

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPP preferred

Tools

ADP RUN

Job description

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Client Service & Deliverables Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve any discrepancies Review and/or process payrolls in a timely manner to meet client deadlines to include updating employee records, calculating/paying bonuses or severance, reviewing accuracy of federal and state income related tax calculations, and reconciling payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, etc. Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer’s contribution for social security and unemployment
• Client Service Establish strong and trusted client relationships by effectively consulting with clients on all payroll related matters Maintain confidence of employee data by keeping all information confidential Accurately convey detailed information in both written and verbal format Provide technical software support to clients Identify and accurately capture out of scope work Identify new opportunities to expand services to clients
• Implementation & Technology Be an additional resource to the implementation team when needed Interview clients to gain understanding of payroll needs Manage new client implementation projects, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction Train clients on payroll processes as necessary
• Individual and Team Development Be a resource to new hires and/or less experienced staff as it relates to clients, software, payroll, and/or processes Provide honest feedback to new hires/less experienced staff in a timely manner Help build team capabilities and knowledge by sharing insights and lessons learned
• Research and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal practices and laws

Qualifications

• 3 yrs relevant payroll experience required
• Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree CPP preferred
• Experience with ADP RUN software and implementation experience
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong adaptability and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to effectively work in a deadline driven environment serving multiple clients
• Ability to provide exceptional client service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately and professionally communicates with all levels
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Ability to learn from experiences and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate

The pay range for this position is $55,000 to $91,500. This range represents a good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e‑mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. If you have a special request or need that requires accommodations to fully participate in interviewing or onboarding, please submit your request using the “Contact Us” feature on our Careers page. A member of our People Solutions team will follow up with you to discuss your specific needs.