Senior Payroll Consultant - Remote & Multistate Compliance

Baker Tilly US; Washington; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll engagements, ensure multistate compliance, and optimize client payroll processes. The role emphasizes problem-solving, client interaction, and exposure to multiple systems across various industries.

The position requires 3 years of payroll experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and CPP certification is strongly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working in a mostly remote setup while remaining within 50 miles of

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience, ideally within a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, experience can 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.
• 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.
• Contribute to project deliverables and ensure work is completed on time and aligned with expectations.

Skills

Payroll experience

CPP certification

Multistate payroll

Payroll systems

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Business or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll engagements, ensure multistate compliance, and optimize client payroll processes. The role emphasizes problem-solving, client interaction, and exposure to multiple systems across various industries.

The position requires 3 years of payroll experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and CPP certification is strongly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working in a mostly remote setup while remaining within 50 miles of