Senior Associate Payroll Specialist

RSM US LLP

Senior Payroll Specialist in RSM’s Payroll Services practice processing multi-state payroll for clients. Collaborating with teams to solve payroll processing challenges and ensure compliance.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeLos Angeles • Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $62,800 - $103,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing weekly and biweekly full cycle, multi-state payroll for RSM’s clients.
Expected to have deep understanding of payroll compliance and payroll tax laws
Will reconcile and work on tax balancing against per pay cycle, as well as per quarterly and per annual tax filings
Year-end processing
Prepare and distribute payroll reports to clients and internal leaders
Maintain strong relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders in client organizations
Proactively identify problems, unexpected data trends and determine root cause to offer our clients a solution
Continuously learn and stay informed about changes in payroll regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws
Maintain advanced knowledge of multiple payroll software products
Always maintain confidentiality of client information
Operate seamlessly with multiple levels of client organizations
Comfort in executive presentations, project forecasting, and the consulting operating rhythm

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full cycle payroll processing experience in a multi-state or international environment
Experience with one or more of these systems: UKG, ADP Workforce Now, Celergo
Microsoft Office 365, Excel (including basic formulas and VLOOKUPs)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent critical thinking skills with an emphasis on problem-solving
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility in your schedule
empowering you to balance life’s demands

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Hard Skills & Tools

full cycle payroll processingpayroll compliancepayroll tax lawstax balancingyear-end processingpayroll reportingpayroll softwareExcelVLOOKUP

Soft Skills

communication skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsrelationship management