Senior Specialist, Outsource Payroll (ADP RUN)

Baker Tilly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Client Service team in Philadelphia. You will ensure payroll data accuracy, process payrolls timely, and prepare payroll reports for clients, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with federal/state laws.

Responsibilities include reviewing tax calculations, handling bonuses or severance where applicable, supporting implementation projects, and delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs payroll experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree.
• CPP preferred.
• Experience with ADP RUN software and implementation experience.
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their payroll system and resolve discrepancies; prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions.
• Establish strong client relationships by consulting on payroll matters and maintaining confidentiality; provide technical software support and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Be an additional resource to the implementation team; interview clients to understand payroll needs and manage new client implementations; train clients on payroll processes.
• Be a resource to new hires and staff; share insights and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms; stay current on payroll laws and practices.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ADP RUN

Outlook

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Client Service & Deliverables

Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve any discrepancies. Review and/or process payrolls in a timely manner to meet client deadlines to include updating employee records, calculating/paying bonuses or severance, reviewing accuracy of federal and state income-related tax calculations, and reconciling payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, etc. Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer’s contribution for social security and unemployment.

Client Service

Establish strong and trusted client relationships by effectively consulting with clients on all payroll related matters. Maintain confidence of employee data by keeping all information confidential. Accurately convey detailed information in both written and verbal format. Provide technical software support to clients. Identify and accurately capture out of scope work. Identify new opportunities to expand services to clients.

Implementation & Technology

Be an additional resource to the implementation team when needed. Interview clients to gain understanding of payroll needs. Manage new client implementation projects, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction. Train clients on payroll processes as necessary.

Individual and Team Development

Be a resource to new hires and/or less experienced staff as it relates to clients, software, payroll, and/or processes. Provide honest feedback to new hires/less experienced staff in a timely manner. Help build team capabilities and knowledge by sharing insights and lessons learned. Research and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms. Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal practices and laws.

Qualifications

3 yrs relevant payroll experience required. Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree. CPP preferred. Experience with ADP RUN software and implementation experience. Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite. Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy. Strong organization and time management skills. Strong adaptability and multi-tasking skills. Ability to effectively work in a deadline-driven environment serving multiple clients. Ability to provide exceptional client service. Strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately and professionally communicates with all levels. Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly. Ability to learn from experiences and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate.

The pay range for this position is $55,000 to $91,500. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.