Senior Payroll Consultant - Remote-Eligible

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Payroll Consultant to support payroll engagements across a range of clients, assess and improve payroll processes, and perform multistate compliance reviews.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and timely delivery in a mostly remote setting within 50 miles of a Baker Tilly office; pay ranges from $49,500 to $118,990, with compensation influenced by experience and location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years payroll experience, preferably in consulting, payroll provider, or corporate payroll.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred, experience considered.
• CPP certification strongly preferred or in progress.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, multistate compliance, and tax regulations.

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 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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Payroll Consultant to support payroll engagements across a range of clients, assess and improve payroll processes, and perform multistate compliance reviews.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and timely delivery in a mostly remote setting within 50 miles of a Baker Tilly office; pay ranges from $49,500 to $118,990, with compensation influenced by experience and location.