Senior Payroll Associate

Abdo

Payroll Senior Associate managing diverse client payroll needs at Abdo solutions. Collaborating in a hybrid team environment and contributing to compliance and efficiency in payroll operations.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeEdina • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $30 - $37 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enter and manage client payroll data accurately and on time, including: hires/terminations, wage adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, and employee deductions or adjustments
Reconcile and preview payrolls prior to submission and validate confirmed reports
Assist with and/or prepare necessary payroll tax amendments
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/tax laws, and relevant HR topics
Communicate with software providers, taxing authorities, and jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate filings and full regulatory compliance
Configure and implement payroll systems based on client requirements, including accurate setup of structures, pay components, tax profiles, and data migration from various systems
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field and/or related work experience
3+ years' payroll and related software experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options
22 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
Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll data managementpayroll tax amendmentspayroll reportingdata migrationwage adjustmentsemployee deductionstax allocationsreconciliationregulatory complianceattention to detail

Soft Skills

communicationproblem solvingtime managementorganizationclient serviceworkload balancingplanningfocusproactive servicemulti-project management

Certifications

Associate’s degree in accountingAssociate’s degree in businessrelated work experience