Payroll Specialist: In-House, Multi-State, Growth Path

Thomas Edwards Group; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Edwards Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a collaborative payroll team supporting a multi-state workforce of about 1,100 employees. This in-house role offers growth toward a future Payroll Director position.

You will process end-to-end payroll, ensure accurate calculations, and support month-end/year-end closes, W-2s, and audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing and payroll accounting experience.
• Strong multi-state payroll experience required.
• Payroll tax experience required.
• ADP experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred.
• Understanding of payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll accounting processes.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Desire and potential to grow into future leadership opportunities.

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 accounting

Garnishments

Tax compliance

W-2 filings

Analytical thinking

Confidential data handling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

Thomas Edwards Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a collaborative payroll team supporting a multi-state workforce of about 1,100 employees. This in-house role offers growth toward a future Payroll Director position.

You will process end-to-end payroll, ensure accurate calculations, and support month-end/year-end closes, W-2s, and audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.