Payroll - Senior Associate

Abdo•Mankato, MN

3d•$30 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Abdo is seeking a Senior Associate for its growing HR & Payroll solutions team to support full-service payroll clients across public and private sectors. This is a client-facing role in a fast-paced, varied environment, suited to someone who follows established processes, is comfortable using a range of technologies, pays close attention to detail, and can manage multiple client deadlines. The role involves processing and configuring payroll across multiple software platforms, maintaining accurate client and employee data, reconciling payrolls and reports, supporting payroll tax filings and registrations, and providing proactive service to clients and employees. The Senior Associate also helps the payroll team with workload balancing, scheduling, and deadline management. Abdo describes its workplace as flexible and hybrid. Certain roles, including associate roles, may be expected to work at least three days in an Abdo office or at client sites. Interviews may be conducted by Zoom. The estimated base pay range is $30.00–$37.00; discretionary bonuses may also be available.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field and/or related work experience.
At least 5 years of payroll and related software experience and/or training.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
High level of organization and focus.
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 payroll processing, employee data, client setup data, and wage and tax information.
Reconcile and preview payrolls before submission; reconcile new-client year-to-date wage and tax totals; and validate confirmed reports.
Assemble payroll reports and complete post-payroll reporting functions, including 401(k), HSA, and PERA contributions or other client-related reporting.
Provide proactive ongoing service to clients and employees, support satisfaction and retention, and identify opportunities for additional services.
Maintain knowledge of integrated software platforms and changing payroll regulations, system setup requirements, updates, configuration options, and processing functionality.
Communicate with software providers, taxing authorities, and jurisdictions to support timely, accurate filings and regulatory compliance.
Configure payroll systems to client requirements, including company setup, locations, departments, cost centers, pay groups and frequencies, earnings and deductions, tax profiles, and employee data.
Migrate and validate client data from legacy systems or spreadsheets into new platforms.
Assist with or complete multi-state payroll tax registrations for clients and ensure proper company and employee setup in payroll systems.
Work across multiple payroll software solutions, such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, and Paylocity.
Stay informed about system updates, new features, and configurations.
Advise and assist the payroll team with workload balancing, scheduling, planning, and deadline management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
HSA with employer match.
Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Long- and short-term disability insurance options.
17 days of PTO per year.
Eight full holidays and two 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, with 36-hour work weeks.
Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus.
Opportunity to earn discretionary bonuses for extraordinary performance, significant special projects, or other major accomplishments.