Multistate Payroll Specialist (Compliance & Benefits)

Appone; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trifecta Services Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our growing team in the demolition and environmental space. This role focuses on weekly multi-state payroll processing, payroll data accuracy, and compliance with state and federal laws.

Approximately 70% of duties involve payroll tasks and 30% general accounting/administrative work. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks, Paychex, or ADP are preferred, as is confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; 2–5 years payroll experience.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles is required.
• Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll weekly with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and handle garnishments.
• Post payroll journal entries to the general ledger.
• Assist with year-end tasks, W‑2s and ACA 1095‑C forms.
• Maintain payroll information for new hires, rate changes and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll laws.
• Support employment verifications and salary verifications as needed.
• Handle 401k, benefits, HSA disbursements and COBRA administration.
• Assist accounting and HR with general accounting tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Paychex

ADP

Job description

Trifecta Services Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our growing team in the demolition and environmental space. This role focuses on weekly multi-state payroll processing, payroll data accuracy, and compliance with state and federal laws.

Approximately 70% of duties involve payroll tasks and 30% general accounting/administrative work. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks, Paychex, or ADP are preferred, as is confidentiality and attention to detail.