Senior Payroll Specialist, Multi-State Compliance

Moffatt & Nichol; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our payroll team in the United States. This role will manage end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, ensure compliance with tax laws, and maintain accurate payroll records within the ERP system.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4–7+ years of experience, and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, WorkDay, BST Global, and advanced Excel. CPP is preferred, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Typically, 4 to 7+ years of experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Strong command of ADP Workforce Now, WorkDay, and BST Global, including system configuration and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Working knowledge of multi-jurisdiction tax compliance, 401(k), and certified payroll.
• Background check after offer per NIST 800-171.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve payroll calculations including earnings, deductions, bonuses, and overtime.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and wage regulations.
• Oversee payroll system setup, including pay codes, deduction codes, and earnings types.
• Oversee timekeeping and timesheet management within the ERP system.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports before and after processing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

WorkDay

BST Global

Excel

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our payroll team in the United States. This role will manage end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, ensure compliance with tax laws, and maintain accurate payroll records within the ERP system.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4–7+ years of experience, and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, WorkDay, BST Global, and advanced Excel. CPP is preferred, with strong analytical and communication skills.