Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Payroll Services (ADP Workforce Now)

RSM’s Payroll Services practice is looking for a dynamic Senior Payroll Specialist with a team-oriented mindset and a love for collaborating and helping clients solve problems. You will be an expert resource, with senior level knowledge in payroll processing, client support, payroll workflows and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and biweekly full cycle, multi-state payroll for RSM’s clients. Expected to have deep understanding of payroll compliance and payroll tax laws

• Will reconcile and work on tax balancing against per pay cycle, as well as per quarterly and per annual tax filings

• Year-end processing

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to clients and internal leaders

• Maintain strong relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders in client organizations

• Proactively identify problems, unexpected data trends and determine root cause to offer our clients a solution

• Continuously learn and stay informed about changes in payroll regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws

• Maintain advanced knowledge of multiple payroll software products

• Always maintain confidentiality of client information

• Operate seamlessly with multiple levels of client organizations

• Comfort in executive presentations, project forecasting, and the consulting operating rhythm

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full cycle payroll processing experience in a multi-state or international environment

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now

• Microsoft Office 365, Excel (including basic formulas and VLOOKUPs)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent critical thinking skills with an emphasis on problem-solving

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or related field

• Prior experience working in an outsource PEO environment or professional services is preferred

• CPP or FCP certification is strongly preferred

• Experience with Canadian payroll

• Experience in Global payroll

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $62,800 - $103,400

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.