Senior Specialist, Payroll at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Austin, Texas

Job Title

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 relevant payroll experience
• Experience with ADP RUN software and implementation experience
• CPP preferred
• 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 $20.23 to $49.10. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.