Senior Payroll Consultant

Baker Tilly US

Senior Payroll Consultant handling payroll compliance and consulting for various clients at Baker Tilly. Supporting payroll processes with multistate operations and legal regulations expertise.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeFrisco • Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $49,500 - $118,990 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of payroll experience
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
Certified Payroll Professional (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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processespayroll compliancepayroll tax formsmultistate regulationspayroll setuppayroll configurationdata analysisemployee classificationovertime calculationspayroll discrepancies

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationtime managementteam collaborationclient communicationproject managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)