Payroll Tax & Compliance Generalist

Apex Systems; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a US Payroll Tax & Compliance Generalist to support the Global Payroll Tax & Compliance team for internal associates and business. This role focuses on payroll tax processing and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, with an emphasis on accuracy and timely action.

The position is not client-facing and requires strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Key responsibilities include handling tax agency cases, managing the team inbox, auditing wage

Qualifications

• 2-4 years working experience related to employment tax processing and compliance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of software.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in payroll tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support tax agency accounts and employee-related case support to ensure timely actions.
• Manage the Tax & Compliance team email inbox and incoming mail to organize workflow.
• Coordinate reporting requests from internal departments.
• Perform audits of jurisdictional wage reporting and tax withholding for W-2 accuracy.
• Provide guidance to payroll professionals for corrections to payroll records.
• Review W-2 reports for accuracy and assist in the approval process.
• Research cases to determine whether corrected W-2s are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll tax processing

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

US Payroll Tax & Compliance Generalist This role will be supporting the Global Payroll Tax & Compliance team for internal associates and business. This role is critical in support of payroll tax and compliance activity for all entities to provide accurately processed payroll that meets the expectations of the associates as well as the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction in operation. Job#: 3050074 Job Description: US Payroll Tax & Compliance Generalist This role will be supporting the Global Payroll Tax & Compliance team for internal associates and business. This role is critical in support of payroll tax and compliance activity for all entities to provide accurately processed payroll that meets the expectations of the associates as well as the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction in operation. This role will require the individual to have a strong attention to detail, analytical skills, problem solving skills, collaboration, creative thinking, and comfort in using various sources of technology. The goal is to strive to provide best in class global payroll service for the employees allowing them to focus on their job responsibilities. The role will require the individual to be agile and is not expected to be client facing. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support tax agency account and employee-related case support to ensure needed action is made timely and documented fully.
• Management of the Tax & Compliance team email inbox and incoming paper mail to ensure incoming activity is organized and action is taken timely.
• Coordinating reporting requests from internal departments
• Perform audits of jurisdictional wage reporting and tax withholding to validate accuracy of W-2
• Provide guidance to payroll professionals to allow for accurate corrections to be made to payroll records.
• Review W-2 reports for accuracy and assist in the approval process
• Research cases assigned to the Tax & Compliance team to determine whether corrected W-2s are required.
• Other duties as additional responsibilities are given to the department

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 2-4 years working experience related to employment tax processing and compliance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of software
• Strong work ethic
• Team player
• Understanding of customer service with focus on meeting deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses and applies professional skills and knowledge in job related areas; keeps abreast of current developments and trends in areas of expertise

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.