Baker Tilly

Senior Specialist, Payroll

Baker Tilly$49K — $118K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of relevant payroll experience
  • Familiarity with ADP WFN software and implementation
  • CPP certification preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, multi-client environment

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy of client payroll data and resolve discrepancies
  • Review/process payrolls promptly while meeting client deadlines
  • Prepare detailed reports on employee earnings, taxes, and deductions
  • Establish strong client relationships by consulting on payroll matters
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee data and convey information effectively
  • Provide technical software support and identify expansion opportunities for clients
  • Assist in client implementation projects and train clients on payroll processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package
  • Remote work flexibility within defined geographical limits
  • Opportunity to develop team capabilities
  • Ongoing training and development resources
  • Exposure to ADP software platforms
Full Job Description
Overview

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Job Description:


*While this position is mostly remote, team members must be within 50 miles of a Baker Tilly office in Texas (Dallas/Frisco), 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 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 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 manner

  • Help 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 years of relevant payroll experience

  • Experience with ADP WFN software and implementation experience

  • CPP preferred

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • 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 $49,500 to $118,990. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant27s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

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