Payroll - Senior Associate

Abdo L.L.P; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with employer match

FSA medical and dependent care

401(k) plan

Telehealth platform

Technology reimbursement

Half day Fridays

CPA support and bonus

Job summary

Abdo LLP in Minnesota seeks a Senior Associate to support payroll clients. You will process payroll data, reconcile, generate reports, and ensure regulatory compliance across multi-state clients using ADP, UKG, Paylocity and more.

You will work in a hybrid environment with flexible scheduling, engage with clients, and contribute to process improvements. A 5+ year payroll background and an Associate degree are preferred; base pay ranges from $30–$37 per hour with discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• 5+ years' payroll and related software experience and/or training.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage client payroll data accurately and on time.
• Reconcile and preview payrolls; validate reports.
• Assemble payroll reports including 401k, HSA, and PERA contributions.
• Provide ongoing client service and identify opportunities for additional services.

Skills

Payroll experience

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paycom

Paylocity

Job description

If you are a Payroll professional looking to grow your expertise and make a positive impact on multiple clients, all while working for a people‑first, flexible firm, Abdo is the next career move for you!

AsAbdo's HR & Payroll solutions team continues to grow, we are looking to add a Senior Associate to the team to support our full-service payroll clients. We are a client facing team at the firm providing HR and Payroll services to public and private sector clients. It's fun, fast-paced, and full of variety. We want someone who enjoys following an established process, has comfort working with a variety of technology to process payroll, thrives in the details, and can manage multiple client deadlines at all times.

At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence.

Our culture is built on the following principles:

• Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other.
• Growth & Development - We get better every day.
• Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Ideal Senior Associate candidate has:

• 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

Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo. Listed as a “Fastest Growing Firm,” recognized as a \"Best of the Best\" firm and ranked in the Top 200 firms by Inside Public Accounting, we are always seeking talented individuals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our firm. If you desire flexibility and control in your work schedule along with recognition for your efforts, Abdo has the opportunity you’re looking for!

Flexible Workplace:

Abdo supports a hybrid work environment through a variety of flexible workplace options. Certain roles, including associates, may be expected to work at least three days in an Abdo office or at client sites. This expectation is designed to jumpstart your career by fostering strong relationships with coworkers and clients, nurturing your growth and development, and inspiring you to actively engage in teamwork, all in alignment with Abdo's core values.

Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video.

Additional Information:

At Abdo, we are committed to providing fair, transparent, and competitive compensation that reflects the unique skills and experiences of each candidate. The estimated base pay range for this role is $30.00 - $37.00. Offers are typically made below the maximum to allow room for future compensation increases in the role. The compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and business needs.

All employees have the opportunity to earn discretionary bonuses based on demonstration of extraordinary performance, special projects of significant importance, or other major accomplishments.

Abdo cares about the wellbeing of our team members and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support this.

Our benefits package includes:

• 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

Benefits offerings are based off benefits eligibility requirements being met. View more information on our comprehensive benefits package on our Careers page.

Abdo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis “protected class” including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations through our recruiting process, please email us at [e-mail].

We will not be hiring candidates from agencies for this position.