Senior Specialist, Payroll

Baker Tilly US; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 27,868 - 67,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Pennsylvania is seeking a payroll specialist to manage payrolls and establish client relationships. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency in ADP WFN software, and a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate payroll processing and maintaining confidentiality of data. The position offers remote work flexibility, requiring proximity to Baker Tilly offices and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years relevant payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP WFN software and implementation experience.
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client payroll information is accurate.
• Maintain confidence of employee data by keeping all information confidential.
• Manage new client implementation projects, ensuring timely completion.

Skills

Payroll experience

ADP WFN software experience

Detail-oriented

Strong organization skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPP certification

Tools

ADP software

Microsoft 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. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e‑mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency (“search firm”) for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly’s Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Job Description

While this position is mostly remote, team members must be within 50 miles of a Baker Tilly office in Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, Waco, Pearland), Wisconsin (Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton, Janesville, Eau Claire) or Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Clarks Summit, Lancaster, Allentown, Pittston, State College, Williamsport, New Castle).

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, including updating employee records, calculating and 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 mannerHelp 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 to 5+ years relevant payroll experience
• Experience with ADP WFN software and implementation experience
• CPP preferred
• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Experience in lieu of degree considered
• 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 rate range for this job position is $20.23 to $49.10. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.