Senior Outsourced Payroll Specialist | ADP & Client Service

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a payroll specialist in Columbus, OH to ensure accurate client payroll processing and maintain confidential employee data. You will review payrolls, calculate taxes, and prepare earnings reports while supporting clients with ADP WFN and other software tools.

The role emphasizes strong client service, timely deliverables, and collaboration with the implementation team to drive payroll solutions and new service opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs relevant payroll experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree.
• CPP preferred.
• Experience with ADP WFN 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Payroll experience

Client service

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree

CPP preferred

Tools

ADP WFN

Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a payroll specialist in Columbus, OH to ensure accurate client payroll processing and maintain confidential employee data. You will review payrolls, calculate taxes, and prepare earnings reports while supporting clients with ADP WFN and other software tools.

The role emphasizes strong client service, timely deliverables, and collaboration with the implementation team to drive payroll solutions and new service opportunities.