Senior Payroll Consultant - Multistate & Compliance Pro

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a skilled payroll professional to join our predominantly remote team, with a requirement to be within 50 miles of specified Baker Tilly offices as noted. You will support payroll consulting engagements across multiple clients and geographies, focusing on accuracy and compliance.

Key responsibilities include improving client payroll processes, performing multistate compliance reviews, and assisting with payroll tax forms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience in a consulting, payroll provider, or in-house function.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience may substitute for degree.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, compliance, and multistate requirements.
• Experience with payroll tax forms and filings.
• Familiarity with major payroll systems (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 experience

Multistate payroll

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

CPP certification

Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a skilled payroll professional to join our predominantly remote team, with a requirement to be within 50 miles of specified Baker Tilly offices as noted. You will support payroll consulting engagements across multiple clients and geographies, focusing on accuracy and compliance.

Key responsibilities include improving client payroll processes, performing multistate compliance reviews, and assisting with payroll tax forms.