Specialist, Outsourced Payroll (ADP RUN)

Baker Tilly Canada; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Payroll Specialist to provide direct support and consulting to payroll clients in a fast-paced environment. You will understand payroll deeply, maintain compliance with payroll laws, and manage client relationships under supervision, escalating issues when needed.

Responsibilities include processing payrolls, preparing detailed payroll reports, and ensuring accuracy while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree preferred or 2 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with ADP software platforms desirable.
• Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll information is accurate within the payroll system and resolve discrepancies.
• Process payrolls timely to meet client deadlines and update records.
• Prepare reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions.
• Establish trusted client relationships and maintain data confidentiality.
• Provide technical software support to clients and identify out-of-scope work.
• Assist with client implementations and train clients on payroll processes.

Skills

ADP software experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

OverviewBaker 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:Responsibilities:The main responsibilities of this role is to provide direct support and consulting to our payroll clients. This role is expected to understand payroll in depth and to maintain knowledge of payroll practices and laws so as to provide better service and information to our clients. Under the supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, this role is expected to be independently managing their client relationships, however, when needed, escalating issues or challenges for prompt resolution.Client Service & DeliverablesEnsure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve any discrepanciesReview 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 unemploymentClient ServiceEstablish strong and trusted client relationships by effectively consulting with clients on all payroll related mattersMaintain confidence of employee data by keeping all information confidentialAccurately convey detailed information in both written and verbal formatProvide technical software support to clientsIdentify and accurately capture out of scope workIdentify new opportunities to expand services to clientsImplementation & TechnologyBe an additional resource to the implementation team when neededInterviews clients to gain understanding of payroll needsManage new client implementation projects, ensuring timely completion and client satisfactionTrain clients on payroll processes as necessaryIndividual and Team DevelopmentBe a resource to new hires and/or less experienced staff as it relates to clients, software, payroll, and/or processesProvide honest feedback to new hires/less experienced staff in a timely mannerHelp build team capabilities and knowledge by sharing insights and lessons learnedResearch and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platformsMaintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal practices and lawsQualifications:2-year degree preferred or 2 years experience in lieu of degreeExperience with ADP software platforms desirableWorking knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracyStrong organization and time management skillsStrong adaptability and multi-tasking skillsAbility to effectively work in a deadline driven environment serving multiple clientsAbility to provide exceptional client serviceStrong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately and professionally communicates with all levelsAbility to learn new technology and processes quicklyAbility to learn from experiences and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriateThe pay range for this position is $17.75 to $31.50. 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.