Senior Payroll Consultant | Multistate & Process Improvement

Baker Tilly US; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); 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 improvement for diverse clients. The role is mostly remote with proximity to Baker Tilly offices required for occasional in-person collaboration.

You will work with experienced teams across multistate payroll, tax forms, and regulatory changes, leveraging systems like ADP, Workday, SAP, and Oracle. A CPP certification is preferred, with emphasis on accuracy, communication, and client

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience, ideally within a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function.
• Bachelor degree required.
• 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, or similar platforms.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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
• Build and apply technical payroll knowledge across a variety of client situations
• Take a proactive, detail-oriented approach to delivering high-quality work
• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive team environment
• Stay current on payroll regulations and industry trends
• Demonstrate responsiveness and a strong commitment to client service

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree

CPP certification (in progress)

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 improvement for diverse clients. The role is mostly remote with proximity to Baker Tilly offices required for occasional in-person collaboration.

You will work with experienced teams across multistate payroll, tax forms, and regulatory changes, leveraging systems like ADP, Workday, SAP, and Oracle. A CPP certification is preferred, with emphasis on accuracy, communication, and client