Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid & Client-Focused

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer match

FSA medical & dependent care

401(k) with employer contributions

Telehealth

Technology reimbursement

Half-day Fridays (summer)

CPA support and bonus

Job summary

Abdo LLP, a people-first firm in the United States, is seeking a Senior Associate to support full-service payroll clients. You will enter and manage payroll data, reconcile, and provide proactive service to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience and strong communication skills, with comfort using multiple software platforms (ADP, UKG, Paycom, Paylocity). This hybrid role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associates 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.
• Strong problem solving and time management with ability to work on multiple projects.
• 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.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll software

Data reconciliation

Client service

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paycom

Paylocity

Job description

Abdo LLP, a people-first firm in the United States, is seeking a Senior Associate to support full-service payroll clients. You will enter and manage payroll data, reconcile, and provide proactive service to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience and strong communication skills, with comfort using multiple software platforms (ADP, UKG, Paycom, Paylocity). This hybrid role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth.