Payroll Specialist

Trifecta Services Company; 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

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Location TSC Corporate

Payroll Specialist

Trifecta Services Company is currently seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to join our growing team as a leader in the demolition and environmental space. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Trifecta Services Company is one of the largest demolition companies in North America.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities

• Processing multi-state payroll accurately and timely in accordance with state and federal laws on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for preparation of payroll, importing data for payroll, resolving discrepancies, managing changes, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered payroll matters (child support, garnishments, etc.).
• Responsible for posting journal entries in general ledger for payroll purposes.
• Assist with fiscal year-end reconciliation and processing of W-2s and ACA 1095-C forms.
• Update payroll information relating to new hires, terminated employees, withholding allowances, pay rate changes, status changes, benefit deductions, payroll garnishments, direct deposits, etc.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of city, state, local, and federal legislation affecting payroll.
• Assist with employment verification forms/provide verbal salary verifications from lending institutions, state agencies, and other organizations.
• Responsible for processing weekly disbursements for 401k, benefits, HSA Plans, etc.
• Assist with COBRA Administration.
• Assists with fiscal year-end reconciliation and processing of W-2s.
• Assist Accounting and Human Resources as needed with general accounting task such as journal entries, reconciliation, etc.

Please note this position is structured to allocate approximately 70% of the time to payroll duties and 30% to general accounting/administrative task.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience – 2-5 years of relevant experience in the accomplishment of payroll. Familiarity with general accounting principles is required.
• Prior experience working in the construction industry is preferred.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality as this position is responsible for and comes into contact with personal, confidential, and protected information on a daily basis.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State labor laws.
• Quick Books,Paychex or ADP experience a plus.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking abilities, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to participate in planning processes and work with others to meet goals and objectives.
• Bilingual a plus.

Physical Demands

• This position requires significant work at a desk but also requires walking, talking, and standing as needed to meet with employees, conduct meetings, etc.
• Requires lifting up to 20 pounds (files/uniforms/etc.) and bending (most frequently related to filing).
• Works extended hours as workload dictates.
• Ability to work well while under considerable stress/pressure.

This position is currently accepting applications.