Payroll Associate

Abdo•Edina, MN

2d•$25 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

Abdo is seeking a Payroll Associate to support full-service payroll clients as part of its growing HR & Payroll solutions team. The client-facing team provides HR and payroll services to public and private sector clients. The role involves following established processes, using a variety of technology to process payroll, attending to detail, and managing multiple client deadlines. Associates may be expected to work at least three days in an Abdo office or at client sites in support of relationship-building, growth, and teamwork. Interviews may be conducted via Zoom. The estimated base pay range is $25.00–$31.00. Compensation offers are typically below the maximum and depend on experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and business needs. Employees may earn discretionary bonuses for extraordinary performance, significant special projects, or other major accomplishments. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field and/or related work experience.
At least 2 years of payroll and related software experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfort navigating a variety of technology resources to process payroll and manage workload.
Experience handling sensitive, confidential information.

Responsibilities

Enter and manage client payroll data accurately and on time, including hires and terminations, wage adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, and employee deductions or adjustments.
Reconcile and preview payrolls before submission and validate confirmed reports.
Assemble payroll reports and perform post-payroll reporting, including 401(k), HSA, PERA contributions, and other client-related reporting.
Provide proactive, ongoing service to clients and employees to support their satisfaction.
Maintain knowledge of integrated software platforms and stay informed about changing payroll and tax regulations and relevant HR topics.
Communicate with software providers, taxing authorities, and jurisdictions to support timely, accurate filings and regulatory compliance.
Manage workflow to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA with employer match
Medical and dependent-care FSA
Long- and short-term disability insurance options
22 days per year of PTO
8 full holidays and 2 half holidays
24 hours of paid volunteer time
Parental and grandparent leave
401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 4.5%
Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform
Technology reimbursement
Half-day Fridays from June through September (36-hour work weeks)
Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus
Discretionary bonuses for extraordinary performance, significant special projects, or other major accomplishments