Senior Specialist, Payroll

Baker Tilly US

Senior Specialist, Payroll with Baker Tilly providing client payroll services and support. Ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while fostering strong client relationships.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $20 - $49 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer’s contribution for social security and unemployment
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
Provide technical software support to clients
Identify and accurately capture out of scope work
Identify new opportunities to expand services to clients
Manage new client implementation projects
Train clients on payroll processes as necessary
Be a resource to new hires and/or less experienced staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5+ yrs 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingreport preparationdata accuracyclient implementationtechnical software supportADP WFNMicrosoft Office SuiteOutlooktime managementmulti-tasking

Soft Skills

detail orientedorganizationadaptabilityclient servicewritten communicationverbal communicationconsultingconfidentialitytrainingrelationship building

Certifications

CPP