Senior Payroll Consultant - Remote Multistate Compliance

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Pittston (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a payroll consultant to support cross-state payroll engagements and processes. The role involves optimizing payroll workflows, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality client service.

The position requires 3 years of payroll experience, familiarity with major payroll systems, and strong analytical skills. A CPP certification is strongly preferred, with opportunities to advance in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience, ideally within a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

CPP certification

Bachelor's degree

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 cross-state payroll engagements and processes. The role involves optimizing payroll workflows, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality client service.

The position requires 3 years of payroll experience, familiarity with major payroll systems, and strong analytical skills. A CPP certification is strongly preferred, with opportunities to advance in a collaborative team environment.