Payroll - Senior Associate

Abdo • Mankato, MN

11d • $30 - $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

Abdo is seeking a Senior Associate to join their growing HR & Payroll solutions team. This client-facing role involves providing full-service payroll and HR services to public and private sector clients in a fast-paced and varied environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable following established processes, working with various technologies, managing details, and handling multiple client deadlines simultaneously. Abdo positions itself as a people-first, flexible firm that goes beyond traditional accounting to deliver solutions for client success, emphasizing relationships, growth, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field and/or related work experience
• 5+ years' payroll and related software experience and/or training
• Strong written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and time management, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of organization, focus, and attention to detail
• Comfortable with 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 client payroll processing and employee data, client setup data, client wage and tax data, or other related information.
• Reconcile and preview payrolls prior to submission, reconcile new client year-to-day wage and tax totals, and validate confirmed reports.
• Assemble payroll reports and process post-payroll reporting functions including: 401k, HSA, and PERA contributions or other client related reporting.
• Provide quality, proactive, and ongoing client and employee service to ensure satisfaction and retention, while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of integrated software platforms and stay informed on changing regulation related to payroll systems set up, company and employee updates, new features/configuration options, and payroll processing functionality.
• Communicate with software providers, taxing authorities, and jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate filings and full regulatory compliance.
• Configure payroll systems based on client requirements, including company setup, locations, departments, cost centers, pay groups & frequencies, earnings & deductions, tax profiles, and employee data.
• Migrate and validate client data from legacy systems or spreadsheets into new platforms.
• Assist with and/or complete multi-state payroll tax registrations for clients as needed and ensure proper set up for the company and employee in the payroll system.
• Work within multiple payroll software solutions (e.g. ADP, UKG, Paycom, Paylocity, etc.).
• Maintain a high level of system knowledge, including updates, new features, and configurations.
• Advise and assist payroll team with workload balancing, scheduling, and deadline management through planning and input.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options
• 17 days per year of PTO, 8 full holidays, 2 half holidays, 24 hours 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 June through September (36 hour work weeks)
• Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus
• Discretionary bonuses based on demonstration of extraordinary performance, special projects of significant importance, or other major accomplishments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree