Payroll Specialist — Multi-State & Compliance Expert

Trifect; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trifecta Services Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead multi-state payroll and related accounting duties.

You will process weekly payroll, manage deductions and garnishments, post GL entries, handle year-end W-2s and ACA 1095-C forms, and keep payroll data current for new hires and status changes while ensuring compliance with payroll laws. Familiarity with QuickBooks, Paychex or ADP and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience; 2–5 years payroll experience.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles is required.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with personal information.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State labor laws.
• Excel proficiency required.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Paychex or ADP is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and timely weekly.
• Prepare payroll data, import data, resolve discrepancies, and handle garnishments.
• Post payroll journal entries to the General Ledger.
• Assist with year-end reconciliation and processing of W‑2s and ACA 1095‑C forms.
• Update payroll records for new hires, terminations, withholdings, pay rate changes, and deductions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws at city, state, and federal levels.
• Assist with employment verification and salary verifications from lenders and agencies.
• Process weekly disbursements for 401k and benefits; assist COBRA administration.
• Assist Accounting and HR with general accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Paychex

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trifecta Services Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead multi-state payroll and related accounting duties.

You will process weekly payroll, manage deductions and garnishments, post GL entries, handle year-end W-2s and ACA 1095-C forms, and keep payroll data current for new hires and status changes while ensuring compliance with payroll laws. Familiarity with QuickBooks, Paychex or ADP and strong Excel skills are required.