Senior Payroll Consultant — Remote & Multistate Expert

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Carson City (NV); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a payroll consultant to support engagements across clients, industries, and geographies. The role focuses on payroll processes, controls, and multistate compliance, including 941 forms and W-2C, with emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Candidates bring at least 3 years of payroll experience, a bachelor's degree, and familiarity with ADP, Workday, SAP or similar systems; CPP certification is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience, ideally in 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.
• 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

Skills

Payroll experience

CPP certification

Excel

Communication skills

Multistate regulations

Payroll analysis

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 engagements across clients, industries, and geographies. The role focuses on payroll processes, controls, and multistate compliance, including 941 forms and W-2C, with emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Candidates bring at least 3 years of payroll experience, a bachelor's degree, and familiarity with ADP, Workday, SAP or similar systems; CPP certification is strongly preferred.