Payroll - Senior Associate

Abdo•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•$30 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Abdo is seeking a Senior Associate for its growing HR & Payroll solutions team. This client-facing role supports full-service payroll clients across public and private sectors. The work is varied and fast-paced, requiring comfort with established processes, multiple payroll technologies, detailed work, and managing multiple client deadlines. The position also involves maintaining payroll platform knowledge, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping the payroll team manage workloads and schedules. Abdo describes itself as a people-first firm focused on client success, relationships, growth and development, and teamwork. The role supports a hybrid work environment; associates may be expected to work at least three days in an Abdo office or at client sites. Interviews may be conducted via Zoom. The estimated base pay range is $30.00–$37.00, with discretionary bonuses potentially available.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Enter and manage client payroll and employee data accurately and on time, including client setup, wage and tax data, and related 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, including 401(k), HSA, PERA contributions, and 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, updates, configuration options, and processing functionality.
Communicate with software providers, taxing authorities, and jurisdictions to support timely and accurate filings and regulatory compliance.
Configure payroll systems to meet 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 clients’ multi-state payroll tax registrations and ensure proper company and employee setup in the payroll system.
Work across multiple payroll software solutions, such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, and Paylocity.
Maintain system knowledge, including 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 and medical and dependent-care FSAs.
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.