Multi-State Payroll Specialist - End-to-End & Compliance

Thomas, Edwards Group; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas, Edwards Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage in-house payroll across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role collaborates with HR and Accounting to deliver timely payroll processing and year-end activities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong multi-state expertise, and familiarity with ADP or Paylocity. Direct Hire in Haltom City, TX with a focus on confidentiality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing and payroll accounting experience.
• Strong multi-state payroll experience required.
• CPP certification a plus.
• ADP or Paylocity experience a plus.
• Understanding of payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end, in-house payroll for employees across multiple states.
• Ensure accurate payroll calculations including earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and adjustments.
• Manage and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Handle multi-state payroll tax compliance, filings, and payroll tax research.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation and audits.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Assist with process improvements and payroll best practices.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll accounting

Multistate payroll

Education

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

Job description

Thomas, Edwards Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage in-house payroll across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role collaborates with HR and Accounting to deliver timely payroll processing and year-end activities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong multi-state expertise, and familiarity with ADP or Paylocity. Direct Hire in Haltom City, TX with a focus on confidentiality and process improvement.