Senior Payroll Associate — Flexible, Client-Facing Impact

Abdo L.L.P; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision insurance

HSA with employer match

FSA

PTO 17 days

Holidays

Volunteer time

401(k) with 4.5%

Telehealth

Tech reimbursement

Summer Fridays

CPA support bonus

Job summary

Abdo LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to support full-service payroll clients in a fast-paced, client-facing role. You will manage client payroll data, ensure accurate processing, and stay compliant across multi-state requirements while utilizing leading payroll software.

The role emphasizes teamwork, process discipline, and delivering high-quality client service. The position offers a hybrid workplace and opportunities for growth within a people-first firm.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field and/or related work experience.

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

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state payroll

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paycom

Paylocity

Job description

Abdo LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to support full-service payroll clients in a fast-paced, client-facing role. You will manage client payroll data, ensure accurate processing, and stay compliant across multi-state requirements while utilizing leading payroll software.

The role emphasizes teamwork, process discipline, and delivering high-quality client service. The position offers a hybrid workplace and opportunities for growth within a people-first firm.