Payroll Specialist

Baker Tilly US

. Provide direct support and consulting to payroll clients .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $16 - $41 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll practices, client relationship management, and technical support for ADP software platforms. Capable of ensuring accuracy in payroll processing while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ADP Software PlatformsPayroll ProcessingClient Relationship ManagementWritten And Verbal CommunicationAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Payroll PracticesTax CalculationsEmployee Record ManagementPayroll ReportingData Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsTime ManagementAdaptabilityMulti-TaskingExceptional Client Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteOutlook

Industry Keywords

Payroll LawsClient ConsultingConfidentialityImplementation ProjectsEmployee Earnings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support and consulting to payroll clients
Understand payroll in depth and maintain knowledge of payroll practices and laws
Independently manage client relationships under the supervision of the Payroll Supervisor
Escalate issues or challenges for prompt resolution when needed
Ensure client payroll information is accurate and resolve discrepancies in payroll systems
Review and/or process payrolls to meet client deadlines, including updating employee records, calculating/paying bonuses or severance, reviewing federal and state tax calculations, and reconciling payroll deposits, tax withholdings, and wage garnishments
Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions for social security and unemployment
Establish strong and trusted client relationships and consult on payroll matters
Maintain confidentiality of employee data
Convey detailed information in written and verbal formats
Provide technical software support to clients
Identify and capture out-of-scope work and identify opportunities to expand client services
Support the implementation team as needed
Interview clients to understand payroll needs
Manage new client implementation projects, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction
Train clients on payroll processes
Support and provide feedback to new hires and less experienced staff
Share insights and lessons learned to build team capabilities
Research and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms
Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal practices and laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-year degree preferred or 2 years experience in lieu of degree
Experience with ADP software platforms desirable
Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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