Payroll Associate

Overview

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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Responsibilities - Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll. - Build strong relationships with Human Resources and review/update employee records as needed. - Partner with Leave of Absences team to ensure proper payments while employees are on leave. - Process bonuses or severance when needed. - Review employee federal and state income and related taxes for accurate calculation. - Use research skills to resolve discrepancies through collection and analysis of information within payroll system. - Reconcile payroll deposits, tax with holdings, wage garnishments, and voluntary deductions. - Create reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employers contribution of social security and unemployment; including other requested ad-hoc reports. - Maintain confidence of employee data by keeping all information confidential. - Provide support to firm employees regarding payroll questions. - Communicate effectively, professionally and accurately. - Ensure continuous learning in payroll best practices. Integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate. - Maintain current knowledge of local, state and federal practices and laws. - Participate in department projects and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor s Degree preferred - 2 years of payroll experience required. International (US, CDN, UK, Germany) payroll experience, preferred. - Demonstrated problem solving, organization, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills. - Experience with Workday and ADP is preferred. - Solid Microsoft Suite skills (Excel) required. - Ability to learn and utilize specialized software, such as, UltiPro, Star, etc. - Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion of duties. - Keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as ability to follow directions/procedures required. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequent interruptions required. - Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.