Specialist, Payroll

Unclassified - Madison, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, WI

10,001+ employees

About the position

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Specialist in Payroll to join our team in Madison, Wisconsin. As a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm, we pride ourselves on providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers. This position is crucial in delivering direct support and consulting to our payroll clients, ensuring that payroll processes are executed accurately and efficiently. The Specialist will be expected to maintain a deep understanding of payroll practices and laws to provide exceptional service and information to our clients. Under the supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, the Specialist will independently manage client relationships while escalating issues or challenges as necessary for prompt resolution. The role involves ensuring that client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll systems and resolving any discrepancies that may arise. The Specialist will review and process payrolls in a timely manner to meet client deadlines, which includes updating employee records, calculating and paying bonuses or severance, reviewing the accuracy of federal and state income-related tax calculations, and reconciling payroll deposits, tax withholdings, and wage garnishments. Additionally, the Specialist will prepare reports detailing employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions for social security and unemployment. Establishing strong and trusted client relationships is a key aspect of this role. The Specialist will effectively consult with clients on all payroll-related matters while maintaining the confidentiality of employee data. The ability to convey detailed information accurately in both written and verbal formats is essential. Furthermore, the Specialist will provide technical software support to clients, identify and capture out-of-scope work, and seek new opportunities to expand services to clients. This position offers a dynamic work environment where the Specialist can grow their expertise in payroll management and client service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and consulting to payroll clients.
• 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, including updating employee records, calculating/paying bonuses or severance, and reconciling payroll deposits and tax withholdings.
• Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer's contributions for social security and unemployment.
• Establish strong and trusted client relationships by effectively consulting with clients on all payroll-related matters.
• Maintain the confidentiality of employee data by keeping all information secure.
• Accurately convey detailed information in both written and verbal formats.
• Provide technical software support to clients.
• Identify and accurately capture out-of-scope work.
• Identify new opportunities to expand services to clients.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of payroll practices and laws.
• Experience in managing client relationships independently.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve discrepancies in payroll information.
• Ability to process payrolls accurately and timely to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed payroll reports and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Technical proficiency in payroll software and systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a consulting role within payroll services.
• Familiarity with federal and state tax regulations related to payroll.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in payroll operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and continued education support.