Senior Payroll Consultant — Multistate & Compliance Expert

Baker Tilly US; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvements for diverse clients. You will work with experienced colleagues to deliver accurate payroll solutions across multiple geographies.

This role requires strong payroll knowledge, experience with leading systems (ADP/Workday) and CPP certification, with a predominantly remote setup and proximity to Baker Tilly offices in Texas, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania for occasional on-site

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience, ideally in a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience may substitute.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and multistate regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax forms and filings.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Paycom, Paycor, or similar platforms.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification strongly preferred (or in progress).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Multistate payroll

Excel proficiency

Communication

Analytical skills

Client service

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Accounting/HR/Business degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvements for diverse clients. You will work with experienced colleagues to deliver accurate payroll solutions across multiple geographies.

This role requires strong payroll knowledge, experience with leading systems (ADP/Workday) and CPP certification, with a predominantly remote setup and proximity to Baker Tilly offices in Texas, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania for occasional on-site