Senior Payroll Consultant — Remote & Multistate Focus

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvements for diverse client engagements. This role is mostly remote, with a requirement to be within 50 miles of a Baker Tilly office in select states.

You will perform multistate payroll reviews, tax filings, setup/configuration, data analysis, and advisory work, collaborating with teams to deliver accurate, timely results for clients and staying current on regulations.

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
• 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

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multistate payroll knowledge

CPP certification

Payroll systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvements for diverse client engagements. This role is mostly remote, with a requirement to be within 50 miles of a Baker Tilly office in select states.

You will perform multistate payroll reviews, tax filings, setup/configuration, data analysis, and advisory work, collaborating with teams to deliver accurate, timely results for clients and staying current on regulations.